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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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Lyskerrys Fund – Community Funding

Funding Local opportunity. Strengthening Community.  Helping Liskeard Thrive. The Lyskerrys Fund invests in the potential of Liskeard, empowering local people and community initiatives to created lasting positive change.

Grant open: 04/02/2026
Applications by: 23/03/2026
Decision date: May 2026
Type: Core & project costs
Area: South East Cornwall
Grant value: Up to £5,000
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  • Grants for individuals

Lyskerrys Fund – Business Funding

Funding Local opportunity. Strengthening Community.  Helping Liskeard Thrive. The Lyskerrys Fund invests in the potential of Liskeard, empowering local people and community initiatives to created lasting positive change.

Grant open: 04/02/2026
Applications by: 23/03/2026
Decision date: May 2026
Type: Core & project costs
Area: South East Cornwall
Grant value: Up to £5,000
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The Boardmasters Foundation

This Foundation aims to give back to the local communities that host the Boardmasters festival each August.

Grant open: 12/02/2026
Applications by: 13/03/2026
Decision date: April 2026
Type: Core & project costs
Area: North Cornwall
Grant value: £500 - £3,000
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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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Howton Solar Farm Fund

Howton Solar Farm Fund supports community projects in the areas of Pillaton, Landrake & St Erney, St Mellion, St Dominick and Saltash. Projects with an educational element or awareness of reducing their carbon footprint may be given priority.

Grant open: 19/01/2026
Applications by: 27/02/2026
Decision date: April 2025
Type: Project costs
Area: South East Cornwall
Grant value: £1,000 - £5,000
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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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  • Fuel poverty / financial hardship

Surviving Winter

The Surviving Winter Fund offers financial support to the people most at risk in Cornwall, helping them to stay warm, active and healthy.

Grant open: 05/01/2026
Applications by: 25/02/2026
Decision date: Rolling
Area: Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Grant value: Up to £5,000 per group
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  • Children & young people
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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: 31/03/2026
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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  • Children & young people

Young and Talented – Spirit of Trevithick

The Young & Talented Cornwall Spirit of Trevithick Award supports young STEM enthusiasts in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Grant open: 17/11/2025
Applications by: 01/03/2026
Decision date: TBC
Grant value: Mentoring with industry professionals and a grant of up to £2,000
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  • Children & young people

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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