Funding Opportunities
YUSU Grant funding is limited, so we have highlighted here a number of other options you can consider when looking to fund your project's activities.
YuFund gives grants to developmental and community projects run by student clubs and societies, volunteering projects, departments and colleges, from the generosity of donations from Alumni and Friends. Opens in November and May each year. Contact yufund@york.ac.uk for further information.
Britain’s first university crowdfunding website. Rather than taking a small amount of your donation to cover running costs, YuStart will actually match up to 50% of your project to a total of £500. The only rules are that it must be of benefit to students or the University as a whole. It can have a benefit to the community, but not solely. Projects run for a set time period and no longer than 40 days. Crowdfunding is an all or nothing system, so you must remember to set a minimum needed by your completion date, otherwise you won’t get anything at all. 100% of the donations are yours if you are successful. Contact yustart@york.ac.uk.
The Public Lectures Committee allocates grants from the Public Lectures Fund (formerly known as the Distinguished Visitors Fund), as and when the funds within its control allow, to help meet the expenses incurred by colleges, departments and student societies in inviting distinguished visitors, speakers and scholars to come to the University.
The University Community Fund offers funding of up to £500 or £5,000 to students with the creativity, commitment and enthusiasm to make an impact in the local community beyond the University community by developing their own volunteering project.
Enterprise at York supports students and recent graduates to develop their business ideas and build the skills and confidence for starting up. Discover more about what we offer below. Whether you're looking for someone to talk to about your idea, want to learn enterprising transferable skills or apply for funding from £250 to £10,000, there's something for everyone.
The YUSU Activities Access Grant allows any members of sports clubs, societies, media groups or volunteering projects, to apply for reimbursement up to £80 of their membership fees AND a further £80 for other costs associated with participating in your activity (e.g. transport, equipment). Please note that this fund is subject to certain criteria focused on making participation more equitable and accessible.
Depending on the nature of your application, funding may also be available from external bodies such as the City of York Council, national activity bodies or government schemes. Take some time to research potential opportunities online.
Visit our page on Funding Bids.
Questions?
Jasmine Pledger, Student Citizenship and Employability Development Coordinator - j.pledger@yusu.org