We can offer a range of support to help identify sources funding, prepare and review funding applications and develop your idea or project.

A range of organisations are supported, including, schools, charities, community groups, sports clubs and social enterprises. The service is free and you are welcome to contact us by phone, email or meet us in person.

Searching for funding

With access to GrantFinder, a searchable database of funders, we can help identify the right sources of funding for your project. We have a number of funding sheets which detail funding opportunities by theme, for example, children's projects, art projects and older people and have several resources available to aid business planning and project development. Just contact us and we can send these to you.

Advice and guidance

We provide advice on the best way to complete grant applications. We can review draft application forms and make suggestions or possible improvements and help you to find supporting statistics or strategies to demonstrate the need for your project, making a strong case and a quality application.

We work in partnership with York Council for Voluntary Services (CVS) and North Yorkshire and York Forum (formerly NYFVO) who offer a range support to voluntary and community groups. No matter what your query we can signpost you to the most appropriate person or organisation to help.

Training

We run grants training sessions in partnership with York CVS and North Yorkshire and York Forum to help develop your skills in writing grant applications. For further details about these courses please contact York CVS or visit their website.

Contacts

For general funding queries

Helen Sikora
Strategy and Development Unit
City of York Council
01904 551134
helen.sikora@york.gov.uk

For sports projects

Gary Limbert
Sports and Active Leisure
City of York Council
01904 553393
gary.limbert@york.gov.uk

York CVS

Melody Clarke
Funding Advisor
01904 621133
melody.clarke@yorkcvs.org,uk
www.yorkcvs.org.uk

North Yorkshire and York Forum

01347 825710
info@nyyforum.org.uk
www.nyyforum.org.uk