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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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Carew Pole

Carew Pole is most interested in supporting projects that aim to have long-term impact.

Grant open: 26/11/2025
Applications by: 21/01/2026
Decision date: April 2026
Type: Project costs
Area: South East Cornwall
Grant value: £500 - £2,000
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  • Closed
  • 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: 31/01/2026
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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  • 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: 31/01/2026
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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Young and Talented – All Talent Fund

The Young and Talented Fund supports exceptional young talent in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, aiding those in sports and arts hindered by hardship or disability.
Applicant success rate in 2024 = 45%

Grant open: 17/11/2025
Applications by: 31/01/2026
Decision date: TBC
Grant value: £500 - £2000
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  • Open
  • Children & young people
  • Grants for individuals
  • Information technology

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: 31/01/2026
Decision date: TBC
Type: Core & project costs
Area: Various
Grant value: Mentoring with industry professionals and a grant of up to £2,000
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  • Open
  • 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: 31/01/2026
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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