Charities, community groups and social enterprises across York are being encouraged to apply for financial support through City of York Council’s Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Community Grant Programme.
About the Fund
The fund, previously known as the Financial Inclusion Support Grant programme, is funded by central government and aims to support low income households facing financial hardship, while helping individuals and communities build the resilience needed to better manage future financial shocks.
Applications are now open for both:
£150,000 of funding available between January and March 2027
£200,000 of funding available for the 2027/28 financial year (1st April 2027 - 31st March 2028)
The funding will support projects and services that help residents strengthen their financial resilience, reducing the need for crisis support over the longer term.
Who Can Apply
City of York Council is seeking applications from registered charities, community organisations, community interest companies, social enterprises and other constituted not-for-profit VCSE organisations operating within York.
Funded projects should contribute to improving financial resilience by helping residents address issues such as:
income, savings and debt
housing insecurity
physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and wellbeing
caring responsibilities
financial literacy
digital exclusion
community support and social networks
access to affordable credit, insurance and other income-smoothing tools
Existing CRF grant recipients may also apply for continuation funding, subject to satisfactory outcomes, monitoring requirements and end-of-year reporting.
Council Response
Cllr Katie Lomas, Executive Member for Finance and Major Projects at City of York Council, said:
We know that many residents continue to face financial pressures, particularly when unexpected costs or changes in circumstances arise. This funding will enable local voluntary and community organisations to provide practical support that helps people manage those challenges and build greater financial resilience for the future.
York's voluntary and community sector plays a vital role in supporting residents, often reaching people who may not access help elsewhere. By investing in these trusted organisations, we can help individuals and families become more financially secure while strengthening resilience across our communities.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by 9 am on Monday 7th December.
Further information on eligibility, funding criteria and how to apply is available on the City of York Council website.
