Supporting your Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisation to find, access and get ready to apply for funding
Whether you have a new project or idea you need funding, or you are currently delivering a project that you would like to continue, this page is designed to support you to find the right funding for your organisation.
Free one-to-one support
Our Funding and Development Officer, Jane Granville provides free one-to-one support and guidance to York’s VCSE sector to help organisations identify potential funding sources and develop funding bids. Please get in contact with Jane Granville via: jane.granville@yorkcvs.org.uk if your organisation needs support.
Live grants and funds
The Shears Foundation: Closing date – 31 May 2026
The Shears Foundation is inviting applications for grants of £3,000 to £6,000 from charitable organisations with an annual income of under £1.5 million. This funding may be particularly relevant for small and medium sized VCSE organisations working on projects that...
Social Investment Business: Energy Resilience Fund – Closing date: Ongoing
What is the Energy Resilience Fund? The Energy Resilience Fund (ERF) provides a blended funding package of loan (60%) and grant (40%) to bolster the energy resilience of eligible charities and social enterprises in England. The Fund is delivered by a partnership...
Tesco stronger starts funding for children and young people – Ongoing
Tesco Stronger Starts is a funding programme supporting projects that help children and young people access healthy, nutritious food as part of their everyday lives. Tesco believes that strong communities start with helping children thrive. Through Stronger Starts,...
Explore Friends of Provident Foundation funding strands 2024-2027
Friends of Provident recognise that the way our economy works contributes to many of the challenges facing society. They believe there is another way, one where the economy supports people and the planet rather than taking from them. They provide grant funding for...
New Support Programme with £5,000 Development Grant
What is Nest?Nest is a new project built specifically for social impact organisations that want to achieve more social good through enterprise. It is a peer-based project, aimed at helping social impact organisations hone their business skills so they can unlock even...
York Racecourse seek to find new local charity partners: Closing date Friday 27 February
York Racecourse is inviting applications from local charities and community groups to join the York Racecourse Local Community Partnership Scheme. This is a renewed opportunity for small York-based organisations to benefit from practical support, fundraising...
York St John University Community Research Grants 2026: Closing date Friday 27 March 2026
Charities and social enterprise groups offered funding and academic expertise to support community projects in Yorkshire Community Research Grants 2026 offer expanded opportunities from York St John University research institutes. Now into its fifth year, York St...
National Deaf Children’s Society Community Grants: Closing date – Ongoing
The National Deaf Children’s Society is offering community grants of £1,000 to £10,000 to support projects that bring together families of deaf children. These grants aim to build strong, inclusive communities that offer early support. The early years (0–5) are a...
Who can apply for a grant?
Each grant provider will outline a unique set of criteria to be met in order to apply. Our Funding and Development Officer can support your organisation to get ready to apply for funding. Please contact jane.granville@yorkcvs.org.uk for more information.
Where can I find out about available grants?
Here! You are in the right place, this page lists current grants that are open to York’s VCSE sector. Take a look at the quick links section for more resources to find funding.
I'd like to let you know about a grant for VCSE organisations in York
Fantastic, please email comms@yorkcvs.org.uk. We would love to hear about any grants that can be awarded to York’s VCSE sector.
Expired grants and funding
Grants and funds that have now expired.
Jane Tomlinson Appeal: Closing date 5 February 2026
The Jane Tomlinson Appeal is delighted to announce the launch of a £250K ‘Big Charity Giveaway’- a significant grant programme designed to support charities across the following areas; Yorkshire, the Midlands and the Liverpool City region. The Appeal is set to offer...
Grow Wild Community Programme: Closing date – Wednesday 4 February 2026
The Grow Wild Community Programme supports groups to transform urban spaces for the benefit of people and wildlife. They are seeking 23 groups from across the UK to join the programme in 2026. Is your community group ready to... Connect local people with nature?...
Mayor’s Skills Innovation Fund – new funding available
Mayor David Skaith has announced a new funding opportunity for the region’s independent training providers. A total of £200,900 is available, with the aim of funding projects which will bring benefits to learners, employers and training providers. Investment is from...
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Community Fund – Closing date: 29 January 2026
York & North Yorkshire Community Fund doubled as part of Mayoral investment £400,000 has been awarded to the region's Community Fund from the Mayor David Skaith’s Moving Forward programme, which supports community projects designed to keep people healthy and...
Quick links
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Get in contact with Jane Granville (jane.granville@yorkcvs.org.uk) if your organisation needs support to find funding.
Latest news and information
Keep up to date with the latest news and information about grants and funding for the VCSE sector.
£250,000 awarded to charitable organisations in York for community-led mental health and wellbeing support
7 charitable organisations in York have been awarded a share of £250k over two years to further extend and build on the achievements of earlier transformation work which has reshaped how local...
Applications now open for the York and North Yorkshire Men’s Mental Health Fund
Applications opened today, 21 November, for the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority's Men's Mental Health Fund. The £715,000 fund supports projects across York and North Yorkshire designed...
Are you ready to apply for funding?
This video was created for the Community Mental Health Transformation Grant but provides a great checklist to review whether or not your organisation is ready to apply for funding.
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