The Resilience Fund is a new grant programme funded by Cornwall Council designed to support organisations to help local residents across Cornwall and Isles of Scilly improve their long-term financial wellbeing.
The fund aims to move beyond short-term crisis support by investing in activities that build skills, confidence and resilience, reducing the likelihood of future financial hardship.
Funding Available:
- Grant amounts:
- £5,000 – £10,000 for individual organisations
- Up to £30,000 available for groups that apply in partnership
- Funding period: up to 1 year – please note interim reporting must be provided by mid March 2027 to ensure eligibility for next round of funding from June 2027
Grants are expected to support clearly defined projects with measurable outcomes linked to financial resilience.
Grant Categories:
Grant open: 18/06/2026
Applications by: 22/07/2026
Decision date: End September
Type: Core & project costs
Area: Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Grant value: Grants from £500 to £10,000 are available. Up to £30,000 available for groups that apply in partnership.
