Funding

The purpose of this grant funding programme is to support the provision of a collective diverse community short breaks offer to support children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in Barnsley.

Grant size: The Council anticipates that funding for individual providers will normally be limited to a maximum of 10-12 places per session for tier 1 specialist support and 15-20 places per session for tier 2 targeted support, depending on the nature of provision proposed.

Duration: 3.5 years (1 October 2026 to 31 March 2030)

Funder: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Applications open: Monday 27 Apil 2026

Deadline: Friday 22 May 2026 at 12:00 noon

Project start: 1 October 2026

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The purpose of the Food Innovation and Poverty Action Fund is to support initiatives designed to reduce the impact of poverty and to reduce food insecurity for Barnsley residents.

Grant Size – Up to £10,000

Duration – The funded initiative must be running within 6 months of grant funding being awarded

Funder - Barnsley Council – Resilient Communities Team

Funds Open – Open

Deadline – No deadline.  Applications will be reviewed as they are made.  Funding is limited and so is not guaranteed.

Project Start – Ongoing

This fund is for any VCSE organisation looking to increase inclusion of their services or bring diverse community groups together in their area.

Grant size: Up to £10,000 (Limited to £5,000 per year but may apply for repeat funding)

Duration: Up to 2 years (must be spent by March 2027)

Funder: Barnsley Council, Love Where You Live

Fund Opens: Open

Deadline: Rolling deadline. See panel dates under more information.

Project start: Open