Two Ridings Community Foundation Grants
Two Ridings Community Foundation covers North and East Yorkshire and the City of York, administering funds on behalf of local donors. Eligibility turns on where you operate and which donor fund you match. Grants are small and go to community and voluntary organisations.
Two Ridings Community Foundation has 5 open funds listed here, none of them with a fixed deadline.
Checked daily. Last updated 9 November 2026.
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).
Contains data from 360Giving publishers, used under open licence.
What Two Ridings Community Foundation funds
Counted across the 5 open funds on this page.
No deadline listed
Check the funder's current application window before you apply.
Winter Resilience Fund
Two Ridings Community Foundation
Two Ridings Community Foundation gives grants of up to £2,500 through its Winter Resilience Fund to small voluntary organisations, community groups and charities based in East Yorkshire, Hull, North Yorkshire or York. Projects must support people who are particularly vulnerable in winter. The foundation names warm spaces, food provision and wellbeing activities as examples. There is no deadline while funds last, and applications are considered on a rolling basis. Funding covers activity and spending between October 2026 and March 2027 only, and all of it should be finished by 31 March 2027. Priority goes to projects supporting older people and to work that responds to needs identified by local people. Within the under £500,000 income limit, organisations with turnover under £250,000 get priority. Funding is limited, so you may receive less than you ask for, and the grant may cover only part of your costs. Decisions arrive within 4 weeks of a complete application.
Community First Prime Opportunities Fund
Two Ridings Community Foundation
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.
Fraisthorpe Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund - Microgrants
Two Ridings Community Foundation
Two Ridings Community Foundation gives microgrants of up to £1,000 to voluntary groups, community groups, small charities and other not-for-profits in Barmston and Fraisthorpe, Carnaby, and the part of Bridlington town council's area south of Bessingby Road (A1038) and Hilderthorpe Road (B1254). The money comes from Octopus Solutions, developers of the Fraisthorpe Wind Farm. Microgrants are open at any time and there is no set deadline. The Foundation aims to decide within 12 weeks of receiving a fully completed application. Priority goes to projects that improve quality of life for residents, build vibrant, healthy, successful and sustainable communities, or promote community spirit and community activity. Groups need a constitution, a bank account in the group's name, at least 3 unrelated management committee members and at least 6 months of existence. The funder lists larger-grant examples such as refurbishing community buildings, community transport and community leisure facilities. Grants of £1,001 to £15,000 are closed until 2027.
Sixpenny Wood Wind Farm Fund
Two Ridings Community Foundation
The Sixpenny Wood Wind Farm Fund is run by Two Ridings Community Foundation. It is for the benefit of the people and communities in the area around the Sixpenny Wood Wind Farm in East Yorkshire. Two Ridings is a regional grant maker. It awards money from funds it looks after for donors and supporters, with the aim of making a lasting difference to local people. You can apply for between £250 and £3,000. The fund can cover overhead costs, project costs and capital costs. That gives you some flexibility. The fund is listed for East Riding of Yorkshire and is for the benefit of people and communities around the wind farm. If your work reaches people in that area, this could be a useful local source of support. The fund is currently listed as open on the Two Ridings website. One practical point. Two Ridings asks you to read the eligibility criteria and guidance notes for the fund before you apply. This helps you check it is the right funding for you and that your project fits. You will find the full guidance notes in the 'How to apply' section of the fund page. If you need help, the Two Ridings grants team is happy to talk. You can call them on 01904 929500. They also run monthly drop-ins where they discuss grants, and they have a set of frequently asked questions that may answer your query. Official source: https://tworidingscf.org.uk/apply-for-funding/. Official source: https://tworidingscf.org.uk/apply-for-funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 3 November 2026.
Knabs Ridge Wind Farm Community Fund - Microgrants
Two Ridings Community Foundation
Two Ridings Community Foundation gives microgrants of up to £700 from the Knabs Ridge Wind Farm Community Fund, a benefit fund provided by RWE Renewables near Harrogate. Small local charities and voluntary and community groups in Felliscliffe, Hampsthwaite, Birstwith, Norwood, Darley and Menwith, Haverah Park with Beckwithshaw, and Washburn can apply. Parish councils can apply for wholly charitable projects outside their usual remit. Microgrants are open now and you can apply at any time, so there is no deadline. Repeat work can be funded at up to £700 a year for up to three years in one application. Say so clearly if you apply for more than one year. Past awards paid for refurbishments of community buildings and new equipment for playgroups, drama clubs, sports facilities and play areas. One award supported a graveyard recording project in Hampsthwaite. The foundation aims to decide within 12 weeks of a fully completed application. For an event, apply at least 12 weeks ahead. Larger grants are closed and will reopen during 2027.
Where this funding goes
Frequently asked questions about Two Ridings Community Foundation funding
How many Two Ridings Community Foundation grants are open right now?+
5 grants from Two Ridings Community Foundation are open on GrantMatch today, none of them with a fixed deadline. The list is checked daily.
How much does Two Ridings Community Foundation usually award?+
Across 745 published awards, the typical Two Ridings Community Foundation grant is £2,000, with most falling between £1,302 and £5,000. Figures come from 360Giving open data and describe past awards, not what is on offer now.
How do I apply for Two Ridings Community Foundation funding?+
Each grant on this page links to the Two Ridings Community Foundation application page for that fund. Read the funder's own eligibility criteria before you start, since terms differ between funds.