Apply for East Langford Solar Farm Fund (United Kingdom)

The East Langford Solar Farm Fund is a community grant programme run by Cornwall Community Foundation to support local projects in areas near the solar farm. It prioritises community benefit and may give particular preference to projects with an educational element or that raise awareness of reducing carbon footprints. The application deadline is 21 October 2026 (time zone and exact time not specified in the source). Opportunity at a Glance

- Funder/Manager: Cornwall Community Foundation (managed/linked to Low Carbon, East Langford Solar Farm community benefit fund)

- Opportunity name: East Langford Solar Farm Fund

- Grant type / costs: Core & project costs

- Grant value: £250–£5,000 (per project; exact “per recipient” amount not specified beyond this range)

- Eligible locations (delivery beneficiary area): Stratton, Kilkhampton, Launcells and Morwenstow

- Priority (not a requirement): Projects with an educational element or awareness of reducing their carbon footprint may be given priority

- Application open date: 09/09/2026

- Application deadline: 21/10/2026

- Decision timeline: Panel discussion end of November; grant decision early December; estimated deposit end of December

- Project start and end window: Projects must start from 7 December 2026 and end by 6 December 2027

About the Opportunity

The East Langford Solar Farm Fund provides grant support for good causes local to the East Langford Solar Farm site for every year of the solar farm’s working life. The programme is intended to ensure that local communities benefit from the solar farm. The fund supports community projects that align with the grant requirements, including sustainability and carbon footprint improvement—either for the applicant organisation or for the wider community. Funding and Benefits This grant programme supports core and project costs, with some limits. Applicants should note the following funding guidance from the source: - Core costs such as room rental and salaries may be considered if they are towards a specific project. - Core costs are not intended for ongoing organisational costs. - Grants are in the range of £250 to £5,000. Not supported (examples listed by the funder): - Contributions to an endowment - Deficit funding - Repayment of loans - Retrospective grants - Grant-making organisations or bodies that fundraise or distribute grants on behalf of other organisations - Costs or activities excluded in the “What it won’t support” section below Who Is Eligible? Eligible applicant types You may apply if your organisation is: - A charity - A CIC (Community Interest Company) - A community and voluntary group Eligible geographic base and beneficiary requirement

Your organisation must be:

- Based in Stratton, Kilkhampton, Launcells or Morwenstow - Solely for the benefit of the people within those areas What the fund will not support The source specifies that the fund will not support: - Commercial profit-making organisations - Organisations with significant free reserves (contact the foundation if unsure) - Statutory/public sector organisations, including health authorities, schools, hospitals, parish and town councils - Contributions to an endowment, deficit funding, or repayment of loans - Grant-making organisations/bodies that fundraise or distribute grants on behalf of other organisations - Regional offices of national bodies that do not benefit local people - Organisations whose beneficiaries are not people - Organisations or projects intended to influence religious choices or promote a particular belief system - (The source notes that it supports religious spaces that provide an inclusive community space.) - Activities intended to promote political causes Project timing requirement The source adds a mandatory project window: - Projects must start from 7 December 2026 - Projects must end by 6 December 2027 Eligible Activities or Priority Areas The fund supports projects that include, or contribute to: - Improving the sustainability and/or carbon footprint of the applicant organisation or the community - Projects with a specific project focus (and where core costs relate directly to that project) Priority areas Projects with an educational element or that raise awareness of reducing their carbon footprint may be given priority. Why This Opportunity Matters If your organisation serves people in Stratton, Kilkhampton, Launcells or Morwenstow, this fund offers a defined grant range for community projects linked to sustainability and carbon footprint reduction. The inclusion of core & project costs (for specific projects) can help community groups cover practical delivery expenses—provided they meet the restrictions (for example, no ongoing organisational costs and no retrospective funding). How to Apply - Check eligibility for both your organisation type and local area requirement (based in and solely for the benefit of the people in Stratton, Kilkhampton, Launcells and Morwenstow). - Confirm your project dates fall within the required window: start from 7 December 2026 and end by 6 December 2027. - Review the Application Process & Guidance and ensure you have supporting documents ready (the source states that key documents can be saved if you apply via an account). - Submit your application using the “Apply now” option at the bottom of the official grant page.

- Submit by the application deadline: 21/10/2026 (time zone and exact time not specified in the source).

Official opportunity page: East Langford Solar Farm Fund – Grant on Cornwall Community Foundation

Application support contacts If you need support completing the accessible application submission, the source provides:

- Phone: [contact details removed]

- Email: [contact details removed]

For questions about the grant programme, the source lists: - Lisa Dymond, Grants Officer - [contact details removed] Application Tips or Common Mistakes - Do not budget for ongoing organisational costs under “core costs.” The source states core costs may be consi