Core Grant Programme

Funding

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Location

Yorkshire and The Humber

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

Sheffield City Council offers multi-year core funding to voluntary and community organisations in Sheffield. The money covers essential running costs like salaries, rent, and utilities. This gives organisations stability and the freedom to plan ahead. Funding runs until March 2028. The grant supports groups that provide information, advice, and support to Sheffield residents.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Must be based in Sheffield
  • Must provide information, advice, or support to Sheffield residents
  • Must be a voluntary, community, social enterprise, or faith sector organisation
Who is this for?

This grant is for voluntary, community, social enterprise, and faith organisations based in Sheffield. You must provide information, advice, or support to Sheffield residents. It is not for businesses or organisations outside Sheffield.

Funder track record
Last published award 2025

Awards published

92

Typical award

£3,600

Most awards

£2,750 to £100,000

Most funded region

Yorkshire and The Humber

10 awards in 2025, down from 61 the year before.

Recent awards include Ben's Centre (£9,317, 2025), Manor and Castle Development Trust Limited (£17,877, 2025) and SOAR Community (£12,810, 2025).

This funder has made 92 awards with a typical award of £3,600. Would you qualify?

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Full details from Sheffield City Council

A multi-year grant fund supporting voluntary sector partners to continue providing information, advice and support to Sheffield residents, funded until March 2028. Core funding helps organisations pay for essential costs like salaries, rent, and utilities, giving them stability and freedom to plan ahead and respond to community needs.

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Last updated: 16 August 2026