Apply for funding

Two Ridings is a regional grant maker awarding funding from funds we steward for our donors and supporters. Our aim is to make a lasting difference to local people in our communities.

Some of our funding is region-wide and some is place-based. Other funding is offered in order to tackle a specific issue or address different needs. When applying you must read the eligibility criteria and guidance notes for the funding before you apply to check it is the right funding for you.

Scroll down to see all our funding currently available in the region.  Alternatively click on the map or the area name below to bring up funding available in a specific area of Yorkshire.

Click on ‘Learn more and apply’ button of the fund you are interested in, to learn more about it.  Then read the full Guidance notes in the ‘How to apply’ section to see if your project is eligible.

Click on the pink ‘Apply Now’ button to start your application.

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We strive to make the application process as easy and straightforward as possible. Learn more about How to Apply or check out our Frequently Asked Questions

There are lots of ways we can support you, listed after funds, but don’t hesitate to call us on 01904 929500 if you need help or email [email protected].

Open Funds

Community First Prime Opportunities Fund

All
Project costs
Grants up to £500
The Prime Opportunities fund supports projects and individuals working in areas of significant disadvantage which enable children and young people to maximise their potential.
Learn more and apply

Fraisthorpe Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire
Overhead costs
Project costs
Grants up to £999
For groups based in, or serving the people of, Barmston and Fraisthorpe, Carnaby, and the part of Bridlington that sits south of the spa. Apply to improve quality of life and community resources for local residents.
Learn more and apply

Knabs Ridge Wind Farm Community Fund

Harrogate
Overhead costs
Project costs
£1 - £3,500
Deadline: 09/06/2025
Provides grants to fund charitable, educational, environmental or community projects for the benefit of residents in the area around the Knabs Ridge Wind Farm.
Learn more and apply

Q-FUTURES Community Fund

York, Selby, Pocklington
Overhead costs
Project costs
Grants up to £16,000
Deadline: 19/05/2025
Apply for projects focused on enabling and developing meaningful digital skills across community-based projects.
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Rusholme Wind Farm Fund

Selby and East Riding of Yorkshire
Overhead costs
Project costs
Grants up to £1,000
You can apply for small voluntary groups to enhance and improve the communities in the parishes of Airmyn, Drax, Long Drax and Newland.
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Sixpenny Wood Wind Farm Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire
Overhead costs
Project costs
£1 - £500
This fund is for the benefit of the people and communities in the area around the Sixpenny Wood Wind Farm in East Yorkshire.
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Small Grants

North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, York, Hull
Overhead costs
Project costs
Capital
£200 - £2,500
Funding for small groups and organisations (with an income under £150,000) to enhance and improve the communities they work in.
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THE LOCAL FUND for the Harrogate District

Harrogate
Overhead costs
Project costs
£200 - £3,000
Deadline: 19/05/2025
Supporting small local voluntary and community organisations who keep people connected with each other and their communities.
Learn more and apply

Funds Opening Soon

Bettys and Taylors Group Community Fund

North Yorkshire and York
Overhead costs
Project costs
£5,000 - £10,000
Reopening Summer 2025 - Funding for enabling employability and skills development.
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Hull Community Fund

Kingston Upon Hull
Overhead costs
Project costs
Grants up to £10,000
Opening Summer 2025 - For small organisations (under £150k turnover) in Hull to support with health and wellbeing, education and training, heritage and culture, and environment.
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Nidderdale Plus Community Fund

Nidderdale
Overhead costs
Project costs
£200 - £2,000
Deadline: 24/03/2025
Supporting local charitable activity in Nidderdale and the surrounding area to run activities for local people and cover overhead costs
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The Women in Business Fund

York, North Yorkshire
Overhead costs
Project costs
Grants up to £5,000
Apply for projects run by and for women, and supporting women, girls and families affected by disadvantage
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York Community Fund

York
Overhead costs
Project costs
Opening Summer 2025 - Supporting York’s voluntary and community groups through overhead costs and activity funds to improve the wellbeing of the people of York, support purposeful community action and create a sense of belonging.
Learn more

Other Funds

No funds available for this location

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