Open Call for Manor Solar Farm Fund (United Kingdom)

The Manor Solar Farm Fund is a grant opportunity from the Cornwall Community Foundation (CCF) offering support to eligible community projects in specific areas of Cornwall. The fund focuses on improving the sustainability and/or carbon footprint of an organisation or community, with educational elements welcomed. The application deadline is 21 October 2026 (time zone and time not specified in the source). Opportunity at a Glance

- Provider: Cornwall Community Foundation (managed by Low Carbon Manor Solar Farm)

- Opportunity name: Manor Solar Farm Fund

- Funding type: Grants for community projects

- Grant value: £250 to £5,000

- Eligible locations (Cornwall, UK): Charlestown, Grampound & Creed, St Ewe, St Mewan, St Dennis, St Stephen in-Brannel, Sticker, Treverbyn & Central St Austell

- Open date: 09/09/2026

- Application deadline: 21/10/2026

- Decision timeline: Panel discussion end of November; grant decisions early December; estimated deposit mid-December (timing details other than dates not specified)

- Project completion requirement: Project must be completed within one year of the grant offer unless agreed otherwise

- Project schedule note: Projects to start 7 December 2026 and end by 6 December 2027 (as stated)

About the Opportunity

The Manor Solar Farm Fund welcomes applications to support community projects within the specified Cornwall areas. The fund’s objectives are tied to sustainability and carbon reduction outcomes for the applicant organisation or the wider community. Projects that include an educational element are considered favourably. Funding and Benefits The fund offers grants in the range of: The opportunity also states that applicants may request funding for: - Core costs (including room rental and salaries), but only if they are towards a specific project, not for ongoing organisational costs (i.e., not general operating costs). Who Is Eligible? To apply, your organisation must meet CCF’s general Eligibility criteria (details not provided in the supplied text) and the specific criteria below. Eligible applicant types - Charities - Community Interest Companies (CICs) - Community and voluntary groups Eligible geography and purpose - Your organisation must be based in and for the benefit of people within: - Charlestown - Grampound & Creed - St Ewe - St Mewan - St Dennis - St Stephen-in-Brannel - Sticker - Treverbyn & Central St Austell What the fund will not support The opportunity states it will not support: - Commercial profit-making organisations - Organisations with significant free reserves (contact CCF if unsure—specific thresholds not provided) - Statutory/public sector organisations, including: health authorities, schools, hospitals, parish and town councils - Contributions to an endowment, payment of 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 religious choices or promote a particular belief system (the source adds: CCF supports religious spaces that provide an inclusive community space) - Projects intended to promote political causes Eligible Activities or Priority Areas

This fund supports projects that:

- Improve the sustainability and/or carbon footprint of the organisation or the community - Include an educational element (not mandatory, but described as favourable) Project timing requirement

Projects must:

- Be completed within one year of the grant offer, unless agreed otherwise

- Follow the note provided: start from 7 December 2026 and end by 6 December 2027

Why This Opportunity Matters For eligible charities, CICs, and community groups in targeted parts of Cornwall, this fund provides flexible grant support for sustainability and carbon-reducing work at a community or organisational level. The allowance for project-specific core costs (with limits) can help applicants deliver outcomes rather than relying only on voluntary activity. How to Apply - Check eligibility against CCF’s general eligibility criteria and the Manor Solar Farm Fund-specific requirements (organisation type and Cornwall area coverage). - Review the application process & guidance on the CCF website (link not provided in the supplied text; see official “Application process & guidance” page from the opportunity site). - Prepare your documents before starting (supporting documents are referenced, but the list is not included in the supplied text). - Submit an application using the “Apply now” option on the opportunity page.

Official opportunity page: Manor Solar Farm Fund – Grant (Cornwall Community Foundation)

Submission support (if needed) The source states Accessible application submissions support is available:

- Phone: [contact details removed]

- Email: [contact details removed]

Deadline - 21 October 2026 (application deadline; time zone and exact time not specified in the source) Application Tips or Common Mistakes - Ensure your project clearly targets sustainability and/or carbon footprint improvements for your organisation or community. - If requesting core costs, make sure they are tied to the specific project rather than general ongoing running costs. - Confirm your organisation is based in, and benefits people in, one of the listed Cornwall areas. - Do not plan for a project outside the stated schedule note (start 7 December 2026; end by 6 December 2027), unless CCF agrees otherwise. Frequently Asked Questions What is the Manor Solar Farm Fund? It is a grant programme run by the Cornwall Community Foundation that supports community projects in specific areas of Cornwall, with a focus on improving sustainability and/or carbon footprints. How much funding can I apply for? Grants are listed as £250–£5,000. Which areas in Cornwall are eligible? Eligible areas stated in the source are: Charlestown