Funding

Groups of young people aged 8-18 who live in Barnsley can apply for up to £3,000 to enable them to plan and run events or activities for other Under 18s during Summer 2026.  

Grant size: Up to £3000

Fund Opens: Open

Deadline: Please submit your Expression of Interest by 9am on 1st December

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 free expert support and guidance

Duration: Up to 4.5 hours of expert coaching and mentoring to be taken in the next 6 months

Provider: Cochise Ltd

Opportunity opens: 24th September 2025

Deadline: 31st October 2025

Support start: From 1st October 2025 onwards

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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