Applying for a grant from the Community Fund

Projects must fit into one of the following categories

• Education (all ages)
• Local projects and skills
• Young people
• Protection for the local environment
• Specific community projects

Not-for-profit projects that create tangible longer-term benefits in the above categories will be given priority over other applications. Projects outside the above categories may be considered on a case-by-case basis if sufficient local community or legacy benefits can be identified.

The organisation applying must be one of the following

• Voluntary community groups or charities
• Schools and education establisments
• Community clubs or societies
• An individual undertaking a project for the benefit of the wider community

We cannot consider applications from any of the following

• Large organisations such as commercial organisations, Isles of Scilly Council, Cornwall Council or the Duchy of Cornwall
• Projects that only benefit one individual
• Projects that have already reached their conclusion regardless of their payment status
• Projects that promote a specific religious, social or political positioning
• Sponsorships or general fund-raising that does not have a specific target or defined end result