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Lyskerrys Fund – Community Funding

New to Cornwall Community Foundation.

“We invest in the potential of Liskeard; empowering local people and community initiatives to create lasting positive change”.

The Lyskerrys Fund is focused on unlocking opportunity and supporting potential in Liskeard and its surrounding villages. The fund is about helping people to help themselves, nurturing aspiration, and investing in ideas that strengthen the local community and economy.
We are keen to support a wide range of initiatives — from established community groups and charities to new, entrepreneurial ideas that help micro businesses, cooperatives, social enterprises or start-up businesses get off the ground, where there is a clear benefit back to the community.

This fund is ONLY for charities, CICs or volunteer-led organisations. If you are a micro business, sole trader, social enterprise, or cooperative, please apply to our Business Funding here.

Please apply to the relevant fund, you cannot apply to both Community and Business funds.

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Grant Categories:

  • Open
  • Community grants
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

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

We welcome applications from:
  • Community groups
  • Charities
  • Community Interest Companies (CICs)

What it will support:

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to support:
  • Young people – projects or activities that improve opportunities, wellbeing, skills, or outcomes for young people
  • Community development – including work that brings people together, strengthens local networks, or addresses local needs (collaborative bids are particularly encouraged)

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: 4th February
Application deadline: 23rd March 5pm
Panel discussion: May
Grant decision: May
Estimated deposit: May

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.

Start an application

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

Apply now:

You’ve checked our criteria, found the right grant for you and have all your documents ready so let’s start your application.

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If you've applied before

You’ve found the right grant so let’s get your application in. When you log into your account you’ll find that key documents are saved along with lots of information you’ve already provided.

Get support applying today

If you aren’t sure if this grant is right for you, you can contact Lucy, our Grants Officer managing this fund for support.

Lucy DeGlanville

Grants Officer

lucy.deglanville@cornwallfoundation.com

01566 779333