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You’re in good company – we awarded more than 680 grants to community groups during 2023 amounting to £2.9 million.

On this page you’ll find all of the grants we have available to charities, CICs and volunteer-led programmes.

Each grant has its own priorities, criteria, and application form. Check your organisation meets the grant’s requirements before applying.

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Before applying for a grant, check our Application Guidance page to make sure you’re eligible and to see what supporting documents are needed.

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East Langford Solar Farm Fund

The East Langford Solar Farm Fund support community projects in the areas of Stratton, Kilkhampton, Launcells and Morwenstow.

Grant open: 18/02/2025
Applications by: 09/04/2025
Decision date: June 2025
Type: Core & project costs
Area: North Cornwall
Grant value: £250 - £5,000
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  • Community facilities spaces
  • Environmental grants

Goonhilly Wind Farm Community Fund

The Goonhilly Wind Farm Community Fund supports local causes in the TR12 postcode with a clear sustainability plan.

Grant open: 21/11/2024
Applications by: 28/02/2025
Decision date: March 2025
Type: Core & project costs
Area: West Cornwall / Lizard
Grant value: £1,000 - £5,000
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  • Environmental grants

Marine Environment Fund

The Marine Environment Fund is focused on stimulating widespread community education and engagement in marine environmental action and research across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Grant open: 01/11/2024
Applications by: 01/12/2025
Decision date: Monthly
Type: Project costs
Grant value: £1,000 - £5,000
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  • Children & young people
  • Grants for individuals

SWEF

The South West Enterprise Fund aims to support a variety of young Cornish people aged between 18 – 30 years old who do not have the initial starter funds to get their business ideas off the ground.
Grant open: 21/11/2024
Applications by: 18/10/2025
Decision date: Monthly
Type: Core & project costs
Grant value: £200 - £2,000
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  • Children & young people
  • Grants for individuals
  • Information technology

Young and Talented – Spirit of Trevithick

The Young & Talented Cornwall Spirit of Trevithick Award supports young STEM enthusiasts in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Grant open: 14/01/2025
Applications by: 03/03/2025
Decision date: TBC
Type: Core & project costs
Area: Various
Grant value: Mentoring with industry professionals and a grant of up to £2,000
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If you’re unsure what type of grant is right for you, or what the next steps are, you can book a one-2-one grant support session with our Outreach Officer, Shannon.

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If you aren’t sure if one of our grants is right for you, you can call our Community Outreach Officer. They can answer your questions and guide you through the process.