Caerleon Sunshine Community Grant Scheme - * Currently being updated for 2026 applications
- Dan Coast
- Jun 26, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
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), schools and social enterprises that can provide a direct 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 30th, 2026, and October 31st, 2027. Creativity and innovation are encouraged, with smaller applications below the £4000 maximum looked upon more favourably.
Examples of eligible projects include:
Environmental focused projects
Festivals and other organised events that bring the community together
Initiatives addressing inequalities
Applicants are encouraged to look at the example application listed below to have a flavour of the type of project supported by the grant.
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)
Either be a Caerleon based group or deliver projects within Caerleon and for the benefit of its residents.
Consider contacting the GAVO Community Development Officer to discuss your project ahead of making an application.
Application Process and Timeline
Application Period: April 1st, 2026 - October 1st, 2026
Decision Notification: October 31st, 2026
Contract and Invoice Submission: November 9th, 2026
Funding Release: November 25th, 2026
Please ensure you can comply with these dates when planning your project a copy of the terms and conditions can be found below
Funding Webinar
Join our funding webinar on July 22nd April at 1pm to learn more about the grant, its impact, and how to apply. (Form opens on 1st April 2026)
📆- 22nd April
⌚- 1-1:30pm via Microsoft Teams
Application from - Opening April 1st 2026
If you are having trouble completing the form online, please contact our development officer for support in making an application.
