St Just-In-Penwith Town Council’s Grants Scheme

Grant Application Form

NB: Please ensure you have read & complied with the grant funding process, criteria & rules on this page before applying.

If you would prefer to complete the form offline, you can download a copy here and return to us by email or by post.

Step 1 of 4

1. Name of Organisation*
Charity number/Company Number CIC Number
2. Designated Contact Person*
First Name Last Name
Position held in organisation.
3. Contact Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City County Post Code Country
4. Telephone Number*
5. Email*
(used to send you a completed copy of this form)
6. Bank Account Number*
(For use by Town Council for BACS transfers)
Bank Sort Code*
7. Name Of Project*
8. Description Of Project*
9. Amount Grant Requested (£)*

Introduction

The Town Council’s Grants Scheme is operated by the full Council and is open to community organisations based in or working in St Just and Pendeen and the surrounding villages of Bojewyan, Boscaswell, Botallack, Carnyorth, Nancherrow, Tregeseal, Trewellard and Truthwall. Organisations can apply for a grant for any project or activity which is for the benefit of residents. The Council’s grants budget for the 2026/2027 financial year is £36,000.

The scheme is primarily aimed at community organisations based in or working in the local town and villages. Organisations from outside these local communities may only apply if they can demonstrate a significant economic or social benefit to the local community. The Council may award reduced funding levels or, indeed, refuse funding to organisations based outside of the area.

The limit on grant awards is set at £2,500 and grant applicants are required to provide evidence of match funding for 25% of the cost of their project. The Council can provide up to 75% of the costs.

Process

Applicants are required to complete and return a simple grants form. This is then submitted to a full council meeting: by the end of June for a July decision,
end of September for an October decision, end of December for a January decision and end of March for an April decision.The Council invites the applicant to attend the meeting to introduce the application and answer any questions. The Council will consider each application on its merits. It will notify the applicant of its decision within ten working days of the meeting and, if the application is approved, will send the applicant a BACS transfer for the appropriate amount.

Applicants will also be required to produce a report demonstrating value for money before and after the completion of a project.

The Council will also help signpost applicants to other relevant sources of funding and support, including the “Grantfinder“ scheme.