Newquay Community Grants Now Open for 2026 Applications

Got a community project that needs a financial boost? Newquay Town Council might be about to make your year.

The council has opened applications for its 2026 Community Grant Scheme, offering funding to local not-for-profit organisations across the town. The aim is to help small projects grow and to enable community activity to flourish in Newquay.

According to the council, the scheme supports local organisations working to improve quality of life for residents and visitors, while strengthening community connections and encouraging positive local impact.

Grants are intended to back projects that align with the town’s core values and priorities, contributing to the wellbeing and continued development of Newquay.

What kind of projects can apply

To be eligible, projects should fall within one or more of the following categories:

• Enhance or expand existing events held in Newquay
• Promote community pride
• Support local safety campaigns
• Inspire students and young residents to engage with local issues, history or culture, beyond the core curriculum
• Support sports initiatives or events, outside statutory provisions such as schools
• Promote Newquay to wider audiences, increasing visitors and boosting the local economy
• Support environmental projects that improve the parish

How to apply

Applications are open now. To find out more and check whether your project qualifies, visit the Newquay Town Council grants page.