West Yorkshire Grants was established in 1986 to award grants to voluntary (i.e. not-for-profit) organisations operating across West Yorkshire. Funding is available for all types of voluntary activity - arts, sport, recreation, education, environment and social/welfare. Grants are only available to organisations and not to individuals. Funds are awarded by the Grants to Voluntary Bodies Sub-committee, a Sub-committee of the West Yorkshire Joint Services Committee.
Work undertaken by funded organisations includes drama, opera, dance, sports and arts activities for people with disabilities, environmental conservation and adult basic education.
What are the aims of West Yorkshire Grants?
West Yorkshire Grants has approved a Statement of Intent.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for grant aid, voluntary organisations must meet certain initial Criteria
How can I apply?
The application process for funding in 2010/11 is now closed. It is anticipated that application packs for funding in 2011/12 will be available in the summer of 2010 with a closing date of 31 October 2010. Before requesting an application pack please consult the eligibility criteria.
For further information:
Please contact Jonny Croston using the details below:
Telephone 0113 383 6405
Fax 0113 2530311
E-mail jcroston@wyjs.org.uk
Policies for Funding
The Sub-committee's recently revised Policies provide for the award of grant aid to organisations that make a strategic impact on the social or cultural infrastructure of West Yorkshire. Over 40 organisations are currently funded by West Yorkshire Grants.
West Yorkshire Grants Logos
A (digital) logo pack for use on your publications can be downloaded from here: Logo pack
Who can I contact?
Other Funders
Other organisations who assist or advise the voluntary sector in West Yorkshire include
Arts Council Yorkshire, Sport England and Fit4Funding.