Apply for a Grant

Demand for grants from the South Yorkshire Community Foundation is extremely high and as such our funding streams can often be spent very swiftly.

To avoid disappointment and undue energies being spent in completing application forms, potential applicants are asked to contact the Grants team before beginning to fill out a grant application.

If you would like to make an application for funding in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham or Sheffield, please contact the Grants team first on 0114 2424294 on any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday for the latest position of our funding available.

		SYCF Small Grants Fund Targets small, developing and less well resourced groups in South Yorkshire, where small amounts make a real difference.
		Aspiration and Achievement Fund Providing grants for activities that are using the values of the Olympic and Paralympic games to promote aspiration and achievement in the area.
		The Loscar Wind Farm Community Funds Providing grants to community groups in Harthill, Thorp Salvin, Wales and Woodall.
		South Yorkshire Police Proceeds of Crime Fund Providing grant funding to community groups engaged in reducing crime levels and improving the area.
		One Town, One Community: Have Your Say Fund Providing grants for community and voluntary groups in Rotherham that are working to bring communities together.
		Cutlers Company Grassroots Fund Grant funding is available to support community projects that are strengthening the manufacturing and industrial traditions of the area
		Tween Bridge Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund Funding from E.ON for communities within a three mile radius of a new wind farm construction
		Comic Relief Providing grant funding to community groups and projects throughout Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield.
		Eaga Community Fund Provides grants of up to £1,500 for groups addressing green issues
Lowe Distribution Fund		Lowe Distribution Fund The Lowe Fund has money available for projects whose beneficiaries are in the Swinton, Old Denaby or Mexborough districts.
Sheffield Children Integrated Play Association (SCIPA) Fund		SCIPA Fund The SCIPA Fund has money available for projects which integrate disabled children and young people in play schemes in Sheffield.
Sir Samuel Osborn's Deed of Gift Relief Fund		Sir Samuel Osborn's Deed of Gift Relief Fund Grants focus on education and special needs and are available for individuals only.
Other funds available with SYCF		Other funds available We manage many other funds on behalf of generous businesses, organisations and individuals, from which community groups in the area can apply for funding.