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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.

All involved with Howton Solar Farm strongly believe that local communities should benefit from the solar farm and the Howton Solar Farm Fund has been made available to support good causes local to the site, for every year of the solar farm’s working life.

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Grant Categories:

  • Open
  • Community facilities spaces
  • Community grants
Grant open: 26/11/2024
Applications by: 21/02/2025
Decision date: April 2025
Type: Core & project costs
Area: South East Cornwall
Grant value: £1,000 - £5,000

Grant requirements

To apply for a grant your organisation must meet the general Eligibility Criteria. In addition to this, you must also meet the specific criteria of the grant listed below:

Who can apply

  • Charities, CICs and community and voluntary groups.
  • To be eligible to apply you need to be based in the areas of Pillaton, Landrake & St Erney, St Mellion, St Dominick and Saltash.

What it will support:

The fund supports:

  • Structural one off costs such as refurbishments (including wages for these to be carried out)
  • One off equipment costs

The fund does not support:

  • Core costs such as salaries or running costs
  • Ongoing maintenance
  • Restoration works to any Churches

Howton Solar Farm Community Fund supports not for profit community projects in the areas of Pillaton, Landrake & St Erney, St Mellion, St Dominick and Saltash with grants of up to £5,000.

Since 2013 the fund has awarded more than £325,000. CCF administers the fund on behalf of operator Lightsource, and a panel of local people meet twice a year to consider applications.

Ready to apply?

If you meet the eligibility criteria and are ready to submit an application, apply at the bottom of this page.

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Not sure where to start?

If this is your first time applying to us start by reading the Application Process & Guidance. Here you can find useful information and resources to guide you through the application process.

If you’d like to speak to our Outreach Officer you can find contact details at the bottom of this page.

Key dates & decisions

Below are the key dates to note for this grant.
Application open: 26/11/2024
Application deadline: 21/2/2025
Pannel discussion: April 2025
Grant decision: April 2025
Estimated deposit: April 2025

Grants FAQ

You might have some questions about the application process, check our grants FAQ for answers to common questions.

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Before starting an application, check your organisation is eligible, and that have your supporting documents ready.

Accessible application submissions

If you have additional needs and would like support completing your application, please contact us on 01566 779333 or email us at grants@cornwallfoundation.com

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Get support applying today

If you aren’t sure if one of our grants is right for you, you can contact our Community Outreach Officer. Shannon can answer your questions and guide you through the process. Book a Grant Support Call, or reach out using the details below.

Shannon Lenton

Outreach Officer

shannon.lenton@cornwallfoundation.com

01566 779333