Funding

Are you currently running a community group or service, interacting with working age people who are not in employment in Barnsley?

This funding is for informal, community‑based engagement to help people take a first step towards Pathways to Work.

It is not for delivering employment support, training or structured programmes.

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grant size: £500 to £7500

duration: 8 months from 1st August 2026 to 31st March 2027

funder: BMBC funding, managed by Barnsley CVS

funds open: Thursday 4th June 2026

deadline: Monday 20th July at 10am

project start: 1st August 2026

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There will be a drop-in session on Teams on Mon 15th June between 12pm and 1pm to ask any questions you may have about this grant. Please email funding@barnsleycvs.org.uk for the joining link.

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