Three South Yorkshire Funding Opportunities Worth Exploring This November
Finding the right funding can be as demanding as delivering the project itself. For charities, CICs and community organisations across South Yorkshire, three current opportunities administered by South Yorkshire's Community Foundation could be worth a closer look.
Each supports a different type of work, from community health projects to arts and culture or smaller grassroots activities. One has a deadline later this month, while the others offer more time to plan.
Prevention Accelerator: Up to £20,000 for Partnership Projects
The Prevention Accelerator supports community-based projects working with people who have, or may be at risk of developing, cardiovascular conditions, kidney disease and diabetes. Single organisations can apply for up to £10,000, while partnership or cross-regional projects can seek up to £20,000.
The fund is aimed at not-for-profit groups based in, and benefiting residents of, Doncaster and/or Sheffield. Applicants should have relevant health prevention experience and established community connections. It places particular emphasis on people and neighbourhoods experiencing higher levels of unmet health need.
Applications close at 5 pm on Monday 23 November 2026. Groups interested in applying should check the eligibility criteria and programme guidance promptly.
Sheffield Arts & Culture Fund: Up to £5,000
For smaller organisations working in arts, culture and heritage, the Sheffield Arts & Culture Fund offers grants of up to £5,000. It supports Sheffield-based not-for-profit groups developing cultural activities, reaching new audiences, building skills or strengthening their organisations for the future.
The programme is intended to benefit Sheffield residents and communities. Applications close at 9 am on Monday 4 January 2027, with funded activity beginning no earlier than April 2027.
SYCF Small Grants Programme: Up to £1,000
Smaller community groups often need modest amounts of funding to make a meaningful difference. The SYCF Small Grants Programme offers one-off awards of up to £1,000 for projects, equipment or events that respond to local needs across South Yorkshire.
It is designed for small, developing and less well-resourced groups, normally with an annual income of no more than £10,000. Applicants do not have to be registered charities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, although groups are advised to submit complete applications around four weeks before a scheduled review panel.
Find Funding That Fits Your Organisation
A funding opportunity is most useful when it genuinely matches your organisation's work. Before applying, take time to consider the funder's priorities, geographical restrictions, eligibility rules and the evidence you will need to provide.
The Charity Hub regularly shares grant opportunities for charities, CICs and community organisations. You can explore these and other programmes on our Grants and Funding page.
