Cornwall Council has launched the Town Regeneration and Investment Programme (TRIP), a £1.5 million fund aimed at breathing new life into high streets, supporting local businesses and unlocking productivity across the Duchy. The scheme is managed under the Good Growth Programme, which steers delivery of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall.

What’s on offer?

• Individual grants from £2,500 to £500,000
• Applicants must secure at least 25 % match funding
• Projects must demonstrate clear economic and regeneration benefits

Investment priorities

• Town-centre vitality – initiatives that enhance the social and economic life of a Cornish town
• High-street revitalisation – visible improvements to the main commercial area
• Tackling local challenges – targeted responses to each town’s specific obstacles
• Support for key sectors – including Critical Minerals, Renewable Energy, Space, Marine, Visitor Economy, Creative Industries and Agri-food
• Cornwall-wide coverage – every town can apply if it meets the criteria

Deadlines & delivery

• Bid submission by 5pm on 30th June
• Project completion by 31st December 2025

How to apply

Full guidance, eligibility criteria and the application portal are available on Cornwall Council’s website. Here