The Sheffield Legacy Fund, delivered by South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation, provides small grants to support grassroots community organisations delivering activities that improve health and wellbeing across Sheffield. The fund is focused on creating a lasting local impact through community-led initiatives linked to the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. Grants of up to £1,000 are available to … Sheffield Legacy Fund

The Yorkshire MedTech Secondments Programme supports collaboration between businesses, universities, healthcare providers and public sector organisations to accelerate innovation in the medical technology sector. The programme enables organisations to host or participate in short-term placements designed to share knowledge, build skills and progress new ideas. Secondments typically last up to three months and allow individuals … Yorkshire MedTech – Secondments Programme

The South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) has opened applications for its 2026 Community Grants Fund, inviting community groups, social enterprises, and non-profit organisations to apply for funding to tackle violence and improve community safety. Grants of up to £20,000 are available to support projects delivered over a 12‑month period. The fund aims to prevent … South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit Grant

Our Small Grants Programme provides flexible funding of up to £1,500 for projects and services that support people affected by cancer across South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and Bassetlaw. These grants can be used for any activity that benefits people impacted by cancer in our region, helping to improve lives, wellbeing and support at every stage … Weston Park Cancer Charity

AMRC Scale-up is a structured, delivery‑focused programme designed to help industrial start‑ups transition from early commercial traction to scalable production. It supports companies developing complex, regulated and asset‑heavy technologies by providing the infrastructure, engineering expertise and national networks required to scale with confidence. Delivered through the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), the programme builds on … AMRC Scale Up

The South Yorkshire Skills Bank is a funding programme delivered by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to support business growth through high‑quality workforce training. The scheme is available to organisations operating across the South Yorkshire region, including Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield, and is designed to help businesses develop the skills they need … Skillsbank

Barnsley businesses aiming to cut carbon emissions can now access free specialist support and potentially a match‑funded Low Carbon Grant to help invest in green innovation. The scheme is open to organisations across all sectors—including manufacturing, retail, services, third‑sector groups and community organisations—reflecting a broad commitment to reducing the borough’s environmental impact while strengthening business … Low Carbon Support: Barnsley

This project is designed to help SME’s in Barnsley boost productivity and drive digital innovation by offering capital and revenue grants. Its core aim is to help businesses identify productivity challenges and implement solutions that strengthen their competitiveness, sustainability, and potential for growth. While the programme will initially focus on safeguarding existing businesses and jobs, … Business Productivity & Digitisation: Barnsley

The project provides dedicated support and funding to help eligible Sheffield businesses reduce energy consumption and cut carbon emissions. The programme offers practical guidance, expert assessments and access to grants that make energy‑saving improvements more achievable. Through this project, participating businesses can lower their energy bills, strengthen their competitiveness, increase productivity, and potentially safeguard or … Low Carbon Project: Sheffield

The Business Productivity and Digitisation Grant Scheme supports small and medium-sized enterprises in South Yorkshire to improve productivity, increase efficiency and drive business growth. The scheme provides two types of grants: productivity grants of £5,000 to £12,500 and digital innovation grants of £2,500 to £5,000. Businesses must contribute 50% of project costs, with grants supporting … Business Productivity and Digitisation Grant

Furnace is a six‑month, fully funded tech incubator based at Barnsley’s Digital Media Centre (DMC), designed to support entrepreneurs with early-stage ideas or emerging tech startups. The programme offers more than £6,000 worth of support per business, including free workspace, access to specialist facilities and a structured development journey. Participants join a collaborative community of … The Furnace

The South Yorkshire Rural Crime Initiative was launched in March 2026 to help protect rural communities and provide practical support to residents, farmers and businesses across South Yorkshire. Developed in partnership with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and delivered alongside South Yorkshire Police, the initiative recognises the significant impact rural and wildlife crime can … South Yorkshire Rural Crime Initiative

The SWEF (Social/Wider Enterprise Fund) is a business support grant administered by South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation, designed to help young entrepreneurs in South Yorkshire with start-up and early business costs. The fund offers two grant options. Start-Up Business Grants provide up to £500 for individuals aged 18–30 who are in the early stages of starting … SWEF

The South Yorkshire Innovation Programme (SYIP) is a regional innovation support initiative designed to help organisations across South Yorkshire innovate, grow, and improve competitiveness. It is led by Sheffield Hallam University, working in partnership with the University of Sheffield and Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, with £3 million of funding from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined … South Yorkshire Innovation Programme (SYIP)

Made Smarter UK is a national, government-backed initiative that helps UK manufacturers adopt cutting-edge digital technologies, boost productivity and drive sustainable growth through expert support, training and funding. The programme connects manufacturing businesses with specialist advisers who assess digital needs and develop tailored roadmaps for technology adoption, covering areas such as automation, data integration, robotics, … Made Smarter

The Wage Subsidy Scheme from Barnsley Council supports businesses to recruit and train young people while reducing the cost and risk of employment. Delivered through the Pathways to Work programme and funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), the scheme has now been expanded to support more employers across the region. What support … Wage Subsidy Scheme – Barnsley

The Wage Subsidy Scheme is a new 13-week wage subsidy designed to help local small and medium-sized businesses and charities in Sheffield create jobs for economically inactive young people aged 16–30. Delivered through the Pathways to Work programme, Opportunity Sheffield will support eligible employers at every stage – from checking eligibility and creating suitable vacancies, … Wage Subsidy Scheme: Sheffield