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Papillon Fund

The Papillon Fund welcomes applications to support community projects in the following areas: St Thomas & South Petherwin Nr Launceston.

The Papillon Fund supports community projects within the parishes of St Thomas & South Petherwin Nr Launceston. Out of area applications maybe considered on the condition the beneficiaries attending the project reside within the listed Parishes (evidence of this will be required).

Previous application round success rate: 100%

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Grant Categories:

  • Open
  • Children & young people
  • Community facilities spaces
  • Environmental grants
  • Older people
Grant open: 30/07/2026
Applications by: 09/09/2026
Decision date: Mid-October
Type: Unrestricted
Grant value: £250 - £1,000, though a larger sum can be awarded in exceptional circumstances

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 the Parishes of St Thomas & South Petherwin nr Launceston.

What it will support:

  • Core cost such as room rental and salaries may be considered if towards a specific project but not for ongoing costs of an organisation.
  • Improving the sustainability and / or carbon footprint of their organisation or the community
  • Projects including an educational element will be looked upon favourably
  • All funded projects must be completed within one year of receiving the grant.
  • Projects must operate within the designated area of the fund

Project start date to be from October 2026 onwards

  • Commercial profit-making organisations
  • Organisations with significant free reserves, contact us if you’re unsure
  • 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
  • Retrospective grants
  • 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 (we support religious spaces that provide an inclusive community space)
  • The promotion of political causes

Papillon is one of a number of renewable energy funds which has been set up for the benefit of the local community.

They are committed to enabling the social change required to create a low carbon future for the UK. Investing in renewable energy power production as an alternative to fossil fuels, it aims to offer a safe preservation of capital invested in renewable and cleantech projects.

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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 keys dates to note for this grant.
Application open: 30/07/2026
Application deadline: 09/09/2026
Panel discussion: Early October
Grant decision: Mid October
Estimated deposit: Mid October

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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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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.

For questions about this particular grant, contact Grant Officer Lisa on the details below.

Lisa Dymond

Grants Officer

lisa.dymond@cornwallfoundation.com