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Single Homeless and Rough Sleeping Fund

New to Cornwall Community Foundation – This fund is offering grants to help local groups support single people who are homeless or at risk. We’re especially keen to fund partnerships that provide practical help, early support, and joined-up services to prevent rough sleeping.

Funding is available for local voluntary and community groups to help single people who are homeless or at risk of losing their home. We want projects that offer face-to-face advice, early help, and practical support in local areas. Partnership bids are encouraged, especially where organisations work together to prevent rough sleeping and help people move towards stable housing.

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Grant Categories:

  • Open
  • Homelessness
Grant open: 18/02/2026
Applications by: 31/03/2026
Decision date: Mid May
Type: Core & project costs
Area: Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Grant value: Individual organisations can apply for £1,000–£10,000. Partnerships involving more than one organisation can apply for up to £30,000.

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 Cornwall or The Isles of Scilly

What it will support:

  • We welcome applications from individual organisations for projects requesting from £1,000 up to £10,000.
  • We particularly encourage partnership applications, with up to £30,000 available where organisations work together to deliver joined-up support.
  • Projects or activities outside of the listed area.
  • 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, payments of deficit funding or repayment 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.
  • Individuals or projects that help only one individual.
  • The promotion of political causes.

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: 18th February 2026
Application deadline: 31st March 2026
Panel discussion: w/c 4th May 2026
Grant decision: Mid May
Estimated depost: Mid May
All funds must be spent by: 30 March 2027

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 dedicated Grants Officer for this fund who can answer your questions and guide you through the process. Reach out using the details below.

Francis Baring

Grants Officer

francis.baring@cornwallfoundation.com

07517 109490