Funding
Below you will find funding that is available for VCSE organisations in Barnsley. Before applying, always make sure you meet the criteria for the fund. It’s also a good idea to subscribe to our emails as we will send out the latest opportunities we have been made aware of that may not be listed below.
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 opportunity is for any manager or leader of a VCSE organisation who has the responsibility of HR.
‘Grant’ size: This is delivered in the form of pro-bono expert support and guidance. There are 10 places available
Duration: Up to 4.5 hours of expert coaching and mentoring to be taken in the next 6 months
Provider: Cochise Ltd
Opportunity opens: 1st August 2025
Deadline: 24th August 2025
Support start: From 1st September 2025 onwards
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: Rolling
This fund is for any VCSE organisation providing support to 0 – 18 year olds in Barnsley.
Grant size: £5,000 - £30,000
Duration: 18 months
Funder: Barnsley CVS (from Great Childhoods Ambition fund)
Fund Opens: 14th July 2025
Deadline: 8th September 2025, 9am
Project start: October 2025
This fund is for any VCSE organisation providing support to 0 – 18 year olds in Barnsley.
Grant size: Up to £5,000 (see the next post for larger grant applications)
Duration: 18 months
Funder: Barnsley CVS (from Great Childhoods Ambition fund)
Fund Opens: 14th July 2025
Deadline: 8th September 2025, 9am
Project start: October 2025
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