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We're in the process of upgrading to a new and improved grants system which may temporarily affect applications.
To support with the changeover, we are hosting informal Microsoft Teams drop-in sessions until Thursday 27th February 2026. A member of our Grants Team will be on hand to guide you through the new system, answer questions and ensure your group feels supported every step of the way. Please feel free to drop in to chat to us about any questions you might have.
- Tuesdays 9.30am – 10.30am Join SYCF salesforce support session
- Wednesdays 4pm – 5pm Join SYCF salesforce support session
- Thursdays 1pm – 2pm Join SYCF salesforce support session
For any any urgent enquiries please contact us.
*Please note that during Sheffield school holiday dates, there may be reduced access to these meetings. They will not be available at all from Thursday 25th December 2025 - Thursday 1st January 2026.
If you are a charity, voluntary or community organisation looking for funding, then South Yorkshire Community Foundation gives grants that may help the work you do.
We have a range of grants of all sizes available for South Yorkshire's community organisations.
You can browse our grants wizard to find latest funding opportunities and each programme has its own eligibility criteria, so please read these carefully before applying.
Our funding programme for individuals has two funding streams, one for South Yorkshire residents and one UK-wide. Both funding programmes are open all-year round but have a specific remit.
Meersbrook Kites, Sheffield
No. of grants given in 2024
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36
Barnsley
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44
Doncaster
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68
Rotherham
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200
Sheffield
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75
UK Wide
Giving grants to community groups and individuals
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Search for funding as a community group
Individual grant funding is available on criteria
Application support
Making your way through a funding application can be a daunting challenge. This is where our colleagues at South Yorkshire Funding Advice Bureau (SYFAB) help. Visit the SYFAB website for support to help you maximise your funding opportunity.
South Yorkshire Community Foundation - Top 10 tips
Ten tips from South Yorkshire Community Foundation to help with your funding application
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How we assess CICs or social enterprises
Also relevant for groups who are incorporated on Companies House.
Please read this to check your organisation is eligible to apply for grant funding.
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SYCF Due Diligence
You may find it useful to read through this document to find out more about how we assess your application and some of the reasons your application or organisation can meet the eligibility criteria for grant funding.
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Reporting your impact
Many funders, including South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation, are keen to find out what difference their grant funds make and the impact they have on people and communities.
This guide has been designed to support you in reporting funding successes.
Measuring impact for SYCF grants
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Meet Jess
Jess is responsible for leading the team which delivers SYCF's Grants Programmes, focusing on improved ways of working and streamlining. Jess is the lead officer for managing our volunteer recruitment and training for panels - providing on-going support and an annual panel members event. Her working days are Tuesday to Friday.
Jess O'Neill
Grants and Partnerships Manager
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