Natural Beauty & The Beast Community Grant Scheme

What is Natural Beauty & The Beast?

This project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, will bring together the people of Bodmin, Liskeard, Launceston and surrounding areas to explore the rich landscape, nature and heritage of Bodmin Moor.

We are partnering with farmers, landowners and community groups – by working together we can protect this special landscape for wildlife, for the climate and for future generations to enjoy.

Find out more about the project on our webpage – Natural Beauty & The Beast – Cornwall National Landscape

About the Grant Fund

Grants are available to support projects which promote community engagement with the natural or cultural heritage of Bodmin Moor.

What is the funding for?

Community Engagement – This could range from physical activities, such as walks on Bodmin Moor, to information and guidance to increase understanding, to creative projects or events which celebrate Bodmin Moor.

Natural Heritage – This includes projects focussing on species recovery, habitat creation, increased biodiversity, landscape character or climate adaptation.

Cultural Heritage – This means projects celebrating cultural distinctiveness, including language or traditions as well as projects focussing on physical heritage – from archaeological sites and monuments to research projects.

If your project delivers for these aims, we could support you with the costs of purchasing equipment, installing physical infrastructure, developing a website or printed materials, delivering training, running an event, conducting research, creating interpretive materials and more…

Who can apply?

Anyone can apply for the grant if their project meets the criteria!

• Grants are invited from community groups, charities, schools and landowners and managers.
• Projects must benefit people or communities living in Bodmin, Launceston, Liskeard or Bodmin Moor.
• Projects which demonstrate a lasting community benefit will be given positive consideration.
• Projects which benefit underserved communities including those experiencing socio-economic or health (mental or physical) barriers to accessing the landscape will be given positive consideration.

You’re invited to apply for grants between £500 – £5,000

The Application Process

To begin the application process you will need to complete and return the application form and costs table below to NaturalBeauty@cornwall.gov.uk

You can download the documents above or find copies in your local libraires in Liskeard, Launceston and Bodmin.

The closing date for grant applications is Sunday 30th November 2025

Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by a panel and scored using the following measures:

• 40% – Project Outcomes
• 20% – Value for Money
• 20% – Legacy & Sustainability
• 20% – Ability to deliver

We will inform you by Friday 30th January 2026 if your grant application has been successful.

Once successful, you project must be delivered and claimed for by Sunday 31st May 2026. With claims being paid out by Tuesday 30th June 2026.

For any further information about the Community Grant Fund, please contact NaturalBeauty@cornwall.gov.uk