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You’re in good company – we awarded more than 680 grants to community groups during 2023 amounting to £2.9 million.

On this page you’ll find all of the grants we have available to charities, CICs and volunteer-led programmes.

Each grant has its own priorities, criteria, and application form. Check your organisation meets the grant’s requirements before applying.

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Please note: We’re currently moving to a new grants management system to help us process applications more efficiently and improve the experience of our applicants. While we make this transition, it may take us a little longer than usual to respond to enquiries or process applications. We’ll do our best to get back to you as quickly as possible and appreciate your patience during this period.

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East Langford Solar Farm Fund

The East Langford Solar Farm Fund support community projects in the areas of Stratton, Kilkhampton, Launcells and Morwenstow.

Grant open: 11/02/2026
Applications by: 08/04/2026
Decision date: June 2026
Grant value: £250 - £5,000
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Emily Bolitho Fund

The Emily Bolitho Fund supports Penzance residents facing hardship due to poor health or low income. Grants, applied for by organisations, assist with essential needs. Collective applications for multiple individuals are encouraged.

Grant open: 23/03/2026
Applications by: 13/04/2026
Decision date: 12/05/2026
Grant value: Total award of up to £2,000 - individual awards to not exceed £500
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Manor Solar Farm Fund

Manor Solar Farm Fund welcomes applications to support community projects in the following Areas: Charlestown, Grampound & Creed, St Ewe, St Mewan, St Dennis, St Stephen in-Brannel, Sticker, Treverbyn & Central St Austell.

Grant open: 11/02/2026
Applications by: 08/04/2026
Decision date: June 2026
Grant value: £250 - £5,000
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Sedel-Collings Support the Supporters

Cornwall Community Foundation and Sedel-Collings Foundation offer £5,000 grants to charitable and volunteer organisations supporting staff, volunteer, and trustee wellbeing. We recognise those delivering community work need support too.
Application success rate: 76%

Grant open: 01/04/2026
Applications by: 29/04/2026
Decision date: Early July 2026
Type: Project costs
Area: Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Grant value: Grants from £500 to £5,000 are available.
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SWEF

The South West Enterprise Fund aims to support a variety of young Cornish people aged between 18 – 30 years old who do not have the initial starter funds to get their business ideas off the ground.
Grant open: 16/09/2025
Applications by: 31/12/2026
Decision date: Assessed on a monthly basis
Type: Core & project costs
Area: Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Grant value: £200 - £2,000
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Young and Talented – Creative Writing Awards

The Young & Talented Creative Writing Awards supports budding young writers in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Applicant success rate in 2024 = 47%

Grant open: 17/11/2025
Applications by: 31/07/2026
Decision date: TBC
Area: Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Grant value: Mentoring with industry professionals and a grant of up to £1,000
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