Grants in Barnsley: what is open now
As of 29 October 2026, GrantMatch lists 8 live grants for organisations in Barnsley. 3 close in the next 30 days, the first on 30 October 2026, 5 are open all year and 2 were added this week.
Last checked 29 October 2026.
Every grant on this page is for the Barnsley area, as named by the funder. Some also cover neighbouring areas. Funders with open grants here include Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation and Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (with Sport England). Grants open across South Yorkshire are on the South Yorkshire page.
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NHS Maternity Care Research Small Grants (South Yorkshire)
South Yorkshire's Community Foundation (funded by NHS South Yorkshire)
This NHS South Yorkshire fund, run by South Yorkshire's Community Foundation, pays community groups to gather stories, feedback and experiences from women and families who have used maternity or neonatal services in the past two to three years. That covers care in pregnancy, during birth and afterwards. What you find will help shape NHS South Yorkshire's new service user involvement strategy and future improvements to maternity care. It suits groups that work with women and families living in areas of deprivation or from Global Majority communities in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield or across South Yorkshire. In Doncaster, priority goes to Eastern European communities. In Sheffield, priority goes to Roma and Slovak communities. The funder is especially keen to hear from Black African, Black Caribbean and other Black communities, who experience some of the poorest outcomes. You can ask for up to £4,500. The total pot is just over £22,500, and the aim is to fund at least five organisations. You can spend the grant on staffing, volunteer costs, resources such as food, drink, marketing and engagement tools, and a reasonable share of overheads that directly support the project, including transport. Applications close at 9am on Monday 9 November 2026. A local panel will assess them in early December, with grants paid before Christmas. You can join an online drop-in session from 10.30am to 11.30am on Wednesday 4 November 2026 to ask questions. Bear in mind the timeline. Your engagement work runs from December 2026 to May 2027, and you need to hand in your research and stories by the end of May 2027. You will then share your findings at a listening event in June or July 2027, and send a short end of grant report when your activity finishes. Official source: https://www.sycf.org.uk/apply/search-our-grants/nhs-maternity-care-research-small-grants-programme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Combined Company of Cutlers' Charitable Trust Grants
The Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire
The Combined Company of Cutlers' Charitable Trust gives small donations to charities, and the funder's page links its funds to the Sheffield City Region. The Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire runs it, and it brings together two funds. The Company of Cutlers' Charitable Trust supports the relief of need, hardship or distress. The Sir John Osborn Charitable Fund supports recognised charitable objectives and the relief of sickness and protection of health. The trust says it has donated to more than 50 charities this year and wants to widen its reach. Most donations are fairly small, with an average of £1,500. If you ask for £1,000 or less, explain clearly what the money is for and the impact it will have. Bids between £1,000 and £2,000 need more detail and should show a significant impact. Bids above £2,000 are rare and must show a very significant impact. Trustees look at applications twice a year, in May and November. Your application must arrive before the end of April for the May round, or before the end of October for the November round. You can apply online. You can also download the form and send it by post or by email. Whatever you ask for, say what the funds are needed for. One thing to plan for: if your bid succeeds, you must give feedback on how the grant supported your work. Official source: https://www.cutlers-hallamshire.org.uk/the-company-does/charities/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation Large Grants (Autumn 2026)
The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation
The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation is a music charity that supports people across South Yorkshire. Its Large Grants give up to £2,000 to music projects that help people who face social or economic disadvantage. The current round closes on Monday 2 November 2026. Large Grants are for new project ideas, or for established projects that want extra funding to expand their impact. Music must be at the heart of the project. The people who benefit must be based in South Yorkshire, which covers Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster. The foundation supports people of all ages. It works with organisations supporting people with disabilities and complex needs, children and young people, schools, and communities facing hardship. Charitable organisations and groups can apply for themselves or on behalf of others. Funding is limited, so only a small number of Large Grants are awarded each year. The foundation asks you to think carefully about which programme suits you before you apply. Its Small Grants programme offers up to £750 and is open all year. One important caveat: funding for festival activities has already been fully allocated. The foundation no longer accepts applications for festival funding from January 2026. You must apply using the official online application form. Applications sent any other way will not be accepted. Successful applicants will hear shortly after the closing date. If you miss this round, the next Large Grants dates will be announced on the foundation's Facebook and Instagram pages. Read the Grant Making Policy in full before you start. If you need help, or you are not sure you are eligible, get in touch and the team will help. Official source: https://www.thesarahnultypowerofmusicfoundation.co.uk/apply. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
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NHS Maternity Care Research Small Grants (South Yorkshire)
South Yorkshire's Community Foundation (funded by NHS South Yorkshire)
This NHS South Yorkshire fund, run by South Yorkshire's Community Foundation, pays community groups to gather stories, feedback and experiences from women and families who have used maternity or neonatal services in the past two to three years. That covers care in pregnancy, during birth and afterwards. What you find will help shape NHS South Yorkshire's new service user involvement strategy and future improvements to maternity care. It suits groups that work with women and families living in areas of deprivation or from Global Majority communities in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield or across South Yorkshire. In Doncaster, priority goes to Eastern European communities. In Sheffield, priority goes to Roma and Slovak communities. The funder is especially keen to hear from Black African, Black Caribbean and other Black communities, who experience some of the poorest outcomes. You can ask for up to £4,500. The total pot is just over £22,500, and the aim is to fund at least five organisations. You can spend the grant on staffing, volunteer costs, resources such as food, drink, marketing and engagement tools, and a reasonable share of overheads that directly support the project, including transport. Applications close at 9am on Monday 9 November 2026. A local panel will assess them in early December, with grants paid before Christmas. You can join an online drop-in session from 10.30am to 11.30am on Wednesday 4 November 2026 to ask questions. Bear in mind the timeline. Your engagement work runs from December 2026 to May 2027, and you need to hand in your research and stories by the end of May 2027. You will then share your findings at a listening event in June or July 2027, and send a short end of grant report when your activity finishes. Official source: https://www.sycf.org.uk/apply/search-our-grants/nhs-maternity-care-research-small-grants-programme. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Barnsley What's Your Move Fund
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (with Sport England)
Community groups in Barnsley can apply for up to £5,000 for projects that help inactive people become more active. Projects can run for up to two years. Start with an online expression of interest; there is no closing date. Official source: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/whats-your-move/get-involved-with-the-whats-your-move-campaign/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 29 October 2026.
Funders with open grants in Barnsley
- Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (2 open)
- The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation (2 open)
- Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (with Sport England) (1 open)
- South Yorkshire's Community Foundation (funded by NHS South Yorkshire) (1 open)
- The Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire (1 open)
- The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation (SYMCA and South Yorkshire Music Hub) (1 open)
By grant size
| Largest award | Open grants |
|---|---|
| Up to £10,000 | 7 |
| £10,001 to £100,000 | 0 |
| Over £100,000 | 0 |
| Amount varies or not stated | 1 |
All open grants in Barnsley (8)
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Better Barnsley Bond
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
The Better Barnsley Bond is a grant for community groups in Barnsley. It supports training, employment and local community projects that help deliver the four Barnsley 2030 priorities. These are Healthy Barnsley, Learning Barnsley, Growing Barnsley and Sustainable Barnsley. Your project needs to contribute to at least one of them. It suits charities and community groups working in Barnsley. Registered community groups with a constitution or governing document, charitable organisations and Community Interest Companies can apply. If you are a charity or CIC, your annual income must be under £100,000. Your project must be based in Barnsley and benefit local residents. It must also involve working with other organisations or community groups and promote inclusion and accessibility. Grants of up to £5,000 are available. If you apply for more than £5,000, you will need clear evidence that other funding is already secured to cover the remaining project costs. A panel meets on a regular basis to assess applications. The panel puts strong weight on sustainability. You will need a clear plan showing how the project or its benefits will carry on once the grant is spent. Include any plans to earn income or find other funding in future. Priority may go to groups with little or no existing funding. One practical point: you can only submit one application per financial year. If you have had Better Barnsley Bond funding before, you must have completed and returned any required monitoring before a new application can be considered. If your project depends on other grant funding, that money must be secured beforehand. Official source: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/community-and-volunteering/community-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
South Yorkshire Music Hub Open Doors Small Grants
The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation (SYMCA and South Yorkshire Music Hub)
Open Doors Small Grants give £750 to £2,000 for inclusive music projects for young people aged 25 and under across South Yorkshire. Instruments, equipment and work that reaches under-represented young people can all be funded. Awards are made on a rolling basis. There is no fixed deadline, so you can apply at any time while funds last. Official source: https://doncastermusic.org.uk/open-doors-small-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation Small Grants
The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation
The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation offers Small Grants of up to £750 for music-based activities, projects and opportunities in South Yorkshire. The programme is open throughout the year, so you can apply at any time. The foundation supports people of all ages who are experiencing social or economic disadvantage. It works with organisations supporting people with disabilities and complex needs, children and young people, schools, and communities facing hardship across Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster. Music must be at the heart of your project, and the people who benefit must be based in South Yorkshire. This grant suits charities and community groups that want to run or grow music activity for people facing disadvantage. You can apply for support for your own group or on behalf of others. Previous recipients and previously unsuccessful applicants can apply again, and the Trustees consider each application on its own merits. If your plans are bigger, the foundation also runs Large Grants of up to £2,000 for new project ideas or established projects that want to expand their impact. Only a small number are awarded each year, and the current round closes on 2 November 2026. The foundation asks you to think carefully about which programme fits best before you apply. One practical caveat: funding for festival activities has already been fully allocated, so the foundation no longer accepts applications for festival funding from January 2026. You must also use the official online application form, as applications sent any other way will not be accepted. If you are unsure whether you are eligible, the foundation is happy to help you with your application. Official source: https://www.thesarahnultypowerofmusicfoundation.co.uk/apply. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Barnsley Ward Alliance Fund
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Ward alliance funding in Barnsley helps community groups run projects in their local area. Each ward has its own priorities, and this funding supports projects that help meet them. If you run a community group in Barnsley, you can apply to your local ward alliance for help with a community-focussed project. The council recognises that voluntary and community groups rely on grant funding to provide services that make a difference in their communities. Ward alliance funding is one way it supports that work. You can also apply to your area council for funding for projects that support your area's priorities. To find out more and get an application form, email the council's area team support inbox. Before you apply, find out what your ward's priorities are, because your project needs to support them. The council's Love Where You Live webpage shows how other community groups have used funding they were granted. It is a good place to look for ideas and to see the kind of projects that get support. If you would like help with your bid, South Yorkshire Funding Advice Bureau can guide you through the process of applying for funding. Barnsley CVS also gives funding advice to voluntary and community groups. The council runs a separate scheme too, the Better Barnsley Bond, which has its own rules, eligibility checks and application route, so make sure you apply to the right fund for your project. Official source: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/community-and-volunteering/community-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.
Barnsley What's Your Move Fund
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (with Sport England)
Community groups in Barnsley can apply for up to £5,000 for projects that help inactive people become more active. Projects can run for up to two years. Start with an online expression of interest; there is no closing date. Official source: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/whats-your-move/get-involved-with-the-whats-your-move-campaign/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 29 October 2026.
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What grants are open in Barnsley right now?
Today GrantMatch lists 8 live grants limited to Barnsley or places within it. 3 close in the next 30 days and 5 have no fixed deadline.
Who funds grants in Barnsley?
Today the funders with the most open grants here are Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation and Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (with Sport England). Each grant page links to the funder's own guidance.
Are UK-wide grants included?
No. This page only lists grants that name Barnsley or a place inside it, so it is not padded with national funds. Organisations here can also apply for grants open across Yorkshire and The Humber and the whole UK, which are on our Yorkshire and The Humber and UK-wide pages.
How do you check these grants?
We collect grants from official funder pages, GOV.UK, councils and community foundations, and remove them when they close. Each grant page links to its source and shows when we last checked it. Always confirm the details with the funder before you apply.