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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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Before applying for a grant, check our Application guidance page to make sure you’re eligible and to see what supporting documents are needed.

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  • Mental health wellbeing

People in Mind Community Wellbeing Fund

The People in Mind Community Wellbeing Fund forms part of the broader People in Mind Programme co-ordinated & managed by Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum (VSF) and funded jointly by Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board (ICB), Public Health & Sedel Collings Foundation.

Grant open: 03/11/2025
Applications by: 19/12/2025
Decision date: March 2026
Type: Core & project costs
Area: Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Grant value: Grants will range from £1,000-£10,000 per year, for up to three years.
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  • Open
  • Children & young people
  • Community grants
  • Mental health wellbeing
  • Older people

North Petherwin Community Fund

North Petherwin Fund welcomes applications to support community projects in the following Areas: North Petherwin
Previous application round success rate: 100%

Grant open: 31/10/2025
Applications by: 31/12/2025
Decision date: End of January
Type: Core & project costs
Area: North Cornwall
Grant value: £250 - £1,000, though a larger sum can be awarded in exceptional circumstances. First time applicants will take priority.
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  • Arts, culture, heritage
  • Community facilities spaces
  • Community grants

The Jack Moon and Lors Fund

The Jack Moon and Lors Fund supports voluntary activities in Lostwithiel and St Winnow that help to maintain the traditions and culture of these communities.

Grant open: 31/10/2025
Applications by: 26/11/2025
Decision date: December 2025
Type: Core & project costs
Area: South East Cornwall
Grant value: Up to £5,000
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  • Open
  • Young carers

Young Carers Fund

The Young Carers Fund aims to make a real difference to young carers. An application for a grant must be made by an organisation for the benefit of any young carer resident in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly who requires support.

Grant open: 31/10/2025
Applications by: 26/11/2025
Decision date: December 2025
Type: Project costs
Area: Various
Grant value: Up to £2,000
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  • Open
  • Children & young people
  • Grants for individuals

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: 31/12/2025
Decision date: Assessed on a monthly basis
Type: Core & project costs
Grant value: £200 - £2,000
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  • Open
  • Children & young people
  • Community grants
  • Mental health wellbeing
  • Older people

Trewen Wind Fund

The grants distributed by Trewen Wind Fund supports a range of projects across the parish. The projects should focus on enhancing well-being and fostering community connections and experiences.
Previous application round success rate: 100%

Grant open: 31/10/2025
Applications by: 31/12/2025
Decision date: End of January
Type: Core & project costs
Area: North Cornwall
Grant value: £250 - £5,000, though a larger sum can be awarded in exceptional circumstances
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If you’re unsure what type of grant is right for you, or what the next steps are, you can book a one-2-one grant support session with our Outreach Officer, Shannon.

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If you aren’t sure if one of our grants is right for you, you can call our Community Outreach Officer. They can answer your questions and guide you through the process.