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Local Fund for Local Projects: Caerleon Sunshine Community Grant Scheme

  • Writer: Dan Coast
    Dan Coast
  • Jun 26
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jun 27

The Caerleon Sunshine Community Grant Scheme is now open and inviting applications from groups within Caerleon and those delivering services and projects to its residents. Eligible applicants can receive up to £4000 to fund projects that benefit the local community.


About the Grant

Funded by profits from the local solar farm, this grant is available to community groups, registered charities, CiCs, CIOs (Not for profit groups), and social enterprises that can provide a benefit to the Caerleon community.


Eligible Projects

The grant supports a wide range of community activities within the general charitable/third sector areas of well-being, eco/green sustainability, or addressing poverty and hardship. Projects must be delivered between November 1st, 2025, and August 31st, 2026. Creativity and innovation are encouraged, with smaller applications below the £4000 maximum looked upon more favourably.

Examples of eligible projects include:


Application Support

If you have an idea and need advice, our Community Development Officer is available to assist you in developing your project and submission.


Application Requirements

To apply, your organisation must:

  • Be a third sector organisation or group

  • Have a constitution in place

  • Have a community bank account (or be in the process of setting one up)

  • Consider contacting the GAVO Community Development Officer to discuss your project


Application Process and Timeline

  • Application Period: July 1st, 2025 - October 1st, 2025

  • Decision Notification: October 8th, 2025

  • Contract and Invoice Submission: October 17th, 2025

  • Funding Release: October 31st, 2025

Please ensure you can comply with these dates when planning your project a copy of the terms and conditions can be found here


Funding Webinar

Join our funding webinar on July 21st at 1pm to learn more about the grant, its impact, and how to apply.

📆- 21st July

⌚- 1-1:30pm via Microsoft Teams

Application from - Opening 1st July 2025

If you are having trouble completing the form online please contact our development officer.


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