The Cornwall Community Foundation’s Resilience Fund offers grants of up to £10,000 for individual charities and up to £30,000 for partnerships supporting communities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The deadline for applications is 22 July 2026.
About Cornwall Community Foundation
Cornwall Community Foundation has been connecting donors with local causes across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly since 1999. It manages dozens of charitable funds and has distributed millions of pounds to strengthen voluntary and community organisations in one of England’s most rural and deprived regions.
What the Fund Supports
The Resilience Fund is designed to help organisations and communities become more resilient in the face of economic, social, or environmental pressures. It supports projects that address financial hardship, social isolation, and health challenges across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
- Projects tackling financial hardship and poverty
- Activities reducing social isolation and building community connections
- Services that improve health and wellbeing outcomes
- Partnerships between organisations delivering greater community impact
How Much Funding Is Available
Single organisations can apply for between £500 and £10,000. Partnerships of two or more organisations can apply for up to £30,000. Funding is intended to support project delivery costs.
Who Is Eligible
Applications are open to registered charities operating in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Partnership applications are encouraged and can unlock higher funding levels.
- Registered charities based or working in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly
- Partnerships of two or more eligible organisations (for grants up to £30,000)
How to Apply
Apply online via the Cornwall Community Foundation website using the link below. Check the eligibility criteria carefully before applying and prepare a clear project summary and budget. The fund has a single deadline for this round.
- Deadline: Tuesday 22 July 2026
