Community First Prime Opportunities Fund
- Funding
- Up to £500
- Deadline
- Check with the funder
- Location
- Yorkshire and The Humber
- Applications
- Open for applications
Overview
The Community First Prime Opportunities Fund is a small grants programme from Two Ridings Community Foundation. It pays for project costs, with grants of up to £500.
The fund supports projects and individuals working in areas of significant disadvantage. The aim is to help children and young people make the most of their potential. If you run a project that gives children and young people in a disadvantaged area a better chance, this fund may suit you.
Two Ridings is a regional grant maker in Yorkshire. It awards money from funds it looks after for its donors and supporters, and its aim is to make a lasting difference to local people in their communities. The fund is shown on the foundation's list of open funds, and it is listed for all areas rather than one place.
Before you apply, read the eligibility criteria and the full guidance notes in the "How to apply" section for the fund. The foundation asks you to do this so you can be sure the fund is right for you. Applications start with the pink "Apply Now" button on the fund's page.
The foundation's grants team is happy to help. You can call them on 01904 929500. They also run monthly drop-in sessions where they talk about grants.
Official source: https://tworidingscf.org.uk/apply-for-funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
Requirements to check
Also open to: youth organisations
Key requirements:
- Grants of up to £500
- Covers project costs
- For work in areas of significant disadvantage that helps children and young people
- Read the eligibility criteria and guidance notes before applying
The fund supports projects and individuals working in areas of significant disadvantage. Your work needs to help children and young people to maximise their potential. It pays for project costs. The foundation asks you to read the eligibility criteria and full guidance notes before you apply, so you can be sure the fund is right for you. The fund is listed for all areas on the foundation's page.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
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Start freeWho is this for?
Projects and individuals working in areas of significant disadvantage to help children and young people reach their potential.
Awards published
745
Typical award
£2,000
Most awards
£1,302 to £5,000
Most funded region
Yorkshire and The Humber
Recent awards include The Hut York Ltd (£2,000, 2024), Kyra Women's Project (£2,000, 2024) and HOPING York Street Kitchen (£2,288, 2024).
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Full details from Two Ridings Community Foundation
Supports projects and individuals working in areas of significant disadvantage which enable children and young people to maximise their potential. Grants are available for all project costs. This is a region-wide fund open to eligible organisations across Yorkshire.
How to apply
Click "Learn more and apply" next to the fund on the foundation's funding page. Read the full guidance notes in the "How to apply" section to see if your project is eligible. Then click the pink "Apply Now" button to start your application. You can call the team on 01904 929500 if you need help.
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Create free accountLast updated: 16 October 2026