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Karenza Fund

Karenza Fund welcomes applications to support community projects in Bodmin.

The Karenza Fund supports the Community of Bodmin:
– Supporting projects that make tangible, positive difference of residents, families and local groups across the community of Bodmin
– Invest in community led ideas: backing the passion and commitment of local people who understand Bodmin needs and have the drive to make it happen
– Strengthen the fabric of local life: funding work that builds connections, reduces disadvantage, and helps people in the area thrive
– Your project must be completed within one year of the grant offer unless agreed otherwise
– You can apply for full cost recovery elements and core costs such as room rental

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  • Children & young people
  • Community facilities spaces
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  • Older people
Grant open: 20/05/2026
Applications by: 18/06/2026
Decision date: Beginning of August
Type: Core & project costs
Area: Bodmin
Grant value: Grants range from £250 - £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 working in Bodmin

What it will support:

The purpose of the Karenza fund is to support the community and social welfare for the people of Bodmin, examples might be:

1. Projects overcoming issues of isolation, such as transport costs for groups to access services.
2. Sports Clubs
3. Community & outside spaces to enhance the enjoyment of the environment for the community Core cost such as room rental may be considered if towards a specific project but not for ongoing costs of an organisation.

All funded projects must be completed within one year of receiving the grant (projects to start from mid August)
Projects must operate within designated area of the fund

– Projects or activities outside of the listed areas
– Commercial profit making organisations
– Organisations with significant free reserves
– Statutory/public sector organisations such as health authorities, schools, hospitals, parish and town councils
– Contributions to an endowment, payment of deficit funding or repayment of loans
– Grant making organisations or bodies who fundraise or distribute grants on behalf of other organisations
– Activities or projects which have already happened
– Regional offices of national bodies that do not benefit local people
– Organisations whose beneficiaries are not people
– Organisations or projects intended to influence people’s religious choices or to promote a particular belief system
– The promotion of political causes.

The Karneza Fund was set up in 2017 to support the community of Bodmin

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: 20/05/2026
Applications deadline: 18/06/2026
Panel discussion: End of July
Grant decisions: Beginning of August
Estimated deposit: Mid August

Deposit dates can be vary, however grants are typically paid within 
10 days of the panel decision.

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. Jenny can answer your questions and guide you through the process. Book a Grant Support Call, or reach out using the details below.

For questions about this particular grant, contact Grants Officer Lisa using the contact details below.

Lisa Dymond

Grants Officer

lisa.dymond@cornwallfoundation.com