Applications open for Police Property Act Fund 2026 (UK)

The Police Property Act 2026 grant is offered by Cornwall Community Foundation to support Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly delivering diversionary projects that address the root causes of anti-social behaviour (ASB) linked to drugs-related issues. Grants are available up to £5,000, with applications accepted until 21 October 2026. Funding must be spent within 12 months of receipt, and projects must start from mid-December 2026. Opportunity at a Glance

- Opportunity name: Police Property Act 2026

- Funder / funding source: Cornwall Community Foundation (grant-making funding made available via the Police (Property) Regulations)

- Grant type: Unrestricted

- Total grant amount / pool: Not specified in the source

- Maximum award: Up to £5,000 per grant

- Eligible applicants: VCSE groups and organisations supporting communities with diversionary activities from drugs-related ASB

- Geographic scope: Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

- Grant open date: 09/09/2026

- Application deadline: 21/10/2026 (time zone not specified in the source)

- Decision date: Mid December

- Estimated deposit: Mid December

- Project start window: From mid-December 2026 onwards

- Project end date: Must be completed by 1 December 2027

- Spending deadline: Must be spent within 12 months of receipt

- Reporting: End of grant reports and feedback required at the end of the grant period

About the Opportunity

This grant is aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour (ASB) by tackling its underlying drivers rather than only responding to symptoms. It specifically supports prevention of violence, theft, and substance misuse, consistent with the Police and Crime Plan – Your voice in policing. Cornwall Community Foundation positions this as aligned with local police priorities to reduce ASB in towns, the city centre, and neighbourhoods, delivered through community-based diversionary projects. Funding and Benefits

- Grant amount: Up to £5,000 per project (exact award amounts not specified in the source).

- Spending requirement: Grants must be spent within 12 months of receipt.

- Reporting obligation: Applicants must provide end of grant reports and feedback at the end of the grant period.

- Award limitations: The grant is described as unrestricted, but the project must still meet the grant’s specific purpose and eligibility rules (see “What it won’t support” and eligibility sections below). Who Is Eligible? To apply, your organisation must meet the general Eligibility criteria (detailed in Cornwall Community Foundation’s standard grant eligibility guidance—Not specified in the source) and the grant’s specific criteria below.

Eligible applicant types:

- Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) groups and organisations - Must support communities to provide diversionary activities from drugs-related ASB

Eligible location:

- Organisations in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Who is not eligible (explicit exclusions): - Commercial profit-making organisations - Organisations with significant free reserves (contact Cornwall Community Foundation if unsure — Not specified in the source what counts as “significant”) - Statutory/public sector organisations, including: - health authorities - schools - hospitals - parish and town councils - Organisations making contributions to an endowment, deficit funding, or repayment of loans - Grant-making organisations or bodies that fundraise or distribute grants on behalf of other organisations - Retrospective grants - 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 - promote a particular belief system

- (Note: the source says they support religious spaces that provide an inclusive community space)

- Projects intended to promote political causes Eligible Activities or Priority Areas This grant supports community projects that address the root causes of anti-social behaviour (ASB) rather than focusing only on symptoms. The source provides example project types, and applicants are encouraged to demonstrate evidence of local need. The grant will support projects such as: - Youth diversion projects providing supervised evening activities for young people in a known ASB hotspot during times incidents most commonly occur - Mentoring schemes working directly with young people known to police or local agencies for low-level ASB, addressing underlying issues (for example, boredom, lack of purpose, or family instability) - Early-intervention alcohol or substance misuse projects engaging young people or repeat offenders in a specific area to reduce street drinking and disorder linked to ASB in town or city centres

Local evidence / targeting expectations:

- Applicants are encouraged to reference local ASB data, or a priority identified by their Local Community Safety Partnership or Safer Neighbourhood Team, to show how the project responds to an evidenced local need. Why This Opportunity Matters The Police Property Act 2026 grant focuses on community-level interventions designed to prevent ASB by addressing drivers like substance misuse, violence-related risk, and disorder linked to drugs-related behaviour. For eligible VCSE organisations in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, it provides a structured funding route for diversionary and early-intervention approaches with clear expectations around local evidence and project delivery timelines. How to Apply - Confirm eligibility Ensure your organisation meets the general Eligibility criteria and the grant’s specific criteria for VCSE groups and local delivery in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. - Review the grant’s requirements and exclusions Pay particular attention to the focus on diversionary activities addressing root causes of drugs-related ASB, as well as the list of what the grant will not support. - Prepare your supporting documents The source adv