Grant and funding opportunities may exist to support and deliver Parish Council-led activities and projects
There are a wide range of local, regional and national funding programmes, which you may be eligible to apply for.
If you require any further support or more localised information, please contact the Parish Liaison Team who will refer you to your relevant Locality Lead in the Communities Team.
Grant and Funding Finders
Locality Budgets
Each North Yorkshire Councillor has £5,000 to allow them to respond to local needs, by recommending the allocation of small amounts of funding to support specific activities. Each councillor is responsible for determining how they wish to promote and use the budget. For more information pleas click the button below.
Inspire
Small grants of up to £1,000 are available to help fund local projects, events, and activities. For eligibility information and details of how to apply, please click the button below.
Community First Yorkshire
Community First Yorkshire can help you become ‘funding ready’, find the right funds to apply for and help you develop funding applications.
Two Ridings Community Foundation
Two Ridings Community Foundation, working with donors manage charitable funds, awarding grants to local organisations to reach the people most in need in Yorkshire communities. To fund out more about available funds, please click the button below.
Find a Grant
Find a grant is a service that allows you to search for government grants.
Rural Services Network
The Rural Services Network publishes a monthly Funding Digest which provides a wealth of information about potential funding opportunities for community-led projects.
National Lottery Awards for All England
This funding is designed to help communities come together, build strong relationships and improve the places that matter to them. Parish Councils can apply for grants between £300 and £20,000 for projects lasting up to two years.
The funding can be used to start new activities, continue existing ones, or help your Parish adapt to new challenges. Further information can by clicking the button below.
Heritage Lottery Fund
This funding is designed to help connect people to the UK’s heritage, with grants from £10,000. For further information, please click the button below.