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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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  • Community facilities spaces
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  • Mental health wellbeing

CrossCountry Trains Community Fund

The CrossCountry Trains Community Fund aims to support community groups, charities and social enterprises across Cornwall, with priority given to projects based in towns where CrossCountry stations are located.

Grant open: 20/12/2024
Applications by: 13/02/2025
Decision date: March 2025
Type: Core & project costs
Area: Various
Grant value: £500 - £10,000
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  • Open
  • Children & young people
  • Community facilities spaces
  • Older people

Carew Pole

Carew Pole is most interested in supporting projects that help people in need rather than building or other equipment.

Grant open: 18/12/2024
Applications by: 20/02/2025
Decision date: 21/03/2025
Type: Project costs
Area: South East Cornwall
Grant value: £500 - £2,000
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  • Open
  • Children & young people
  • Grants for individuals

Young and Talented All Talent Fund

The Young and Talented Fund supports exceptional young talent in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, aiding those in sports and arts hindered by hardship or disability.

Grant open: 12/04/2024
Applications by: 31/01/2025
Decision date: April 2025
Type: Core & project costs
Grant value: £500 - £2000
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  • Open
  • Community facilities spaces
  • Community grants

Howton Solar Farm Fund

Howton Solar Farm Fund supports community projects in the areas of Pillaton, Landrake & St Erney, St Mellion, St Dominick and Saltash. Projects with an educational element or awareness of reducing their carbon footprint may be given priority.

Grant open: 26/11/2024
Applications by: 21/02/2025
Decision date: April 2025
Type: Core & project costs
Area: South East Cornwall
Grant value: £1,000 - £5,000
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  • Closing Soon
  • Older people
  • Young carers

Sedel-Collings

The Sedel-Collings Foundation aims to support local voluntary sector and community groups in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, working to improve the lives of the people in their communities.

Grant open: 28/11/2024
Applications by: 02/01/2025
Decision date: January 2025
Type: Core & project costs
Grant value: Up to £10,000
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  • Open
  • 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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  • Open
  • 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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  • Open
  • 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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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.