Funding Local Causes

Local funding for local groups

Hertfordshire Community Foundation provides a range of grants to support the county's community and voluntary groups.

An overview of the grant programmes is shown below. Please click through to the relevant page for full details including eligibility criteria and application guidelines.

If you need any extra help in completing an application form please do get in touch with the Grants Team on 01707 251351 or email grants@hertscf.org.uk.

Police & Crime Commissoner's Community Safety Fund

Grants of up to £6,000

Application deadline midday 3 March

Grants of up to £6,000 are available to community groups able to meet any or all of three of the key priorities which will appear in the Police & Crime Commissioner's new Police & Crime Plan for Hertfordshire.
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HCF Grants




Grants of up to £5,000 or £10,000

Application deadline £10,000 grants: 7th March 2025

Application deadline £5,000 grants: Rolling

Grants of up to £5,000 and £10,000 available for projects addressing need and deprivation in Hertfordshire, with regular deadlines throughout the year

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Household Support Fund for Groups


Grants of up to £10,000

Application deadline: rolling with an approx. 2-month decision time

Funding for groups supporting adults and families in need to access food, fuel and water and wider essentials. Funding made available by HCC from the Government's Household Support Fund.





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Hertfordshire Community Spaces


Grants of up to £2,000

Application deadline: rolling with an approx. 2-month decision time


Previously Warm/Cool Spaces.

Funding for community groups to open their doors wide to their community, made available by Hertfordshire County Council.




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Green Herts - HCF Sustainability Fund

Grants of up to £1,000

Application deadline: rolling



The Green Herts Sustainability Fund helps local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations build a greener and more sustainable future. With a mix of hands-on training and grants, the fund supports organisations to improve their sustainability in the long and short term.
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Training & Development



Application deadline:
31 January 2025



Hertfordshire voluntary & community organisations providing adult social care can now apply for grants towards workforce learning & development. Grants of up to £1,500 for organisations & £500 for individuals working within an organisation.





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Community Transport Fund

Grants of up to £500

Application deadline: rolling


Grants available to groups to transport residents to their local community activities or community spaces. This includes lunch clubs, essential support and those who live in rural areas.
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Catch up with our latest news

Community Safety Fund: Grants to make Hertfordshire a safer place to live.
We are delighted to work in partnership with the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Hertfordshire to provide grants of up to £6,000 to support initiatives that help reduce crime and create safer communities across the county. .
Christmas Tree Sales Raise Over £2,900 for Hertfordshire Winter Appeal
We are delighted to announce that we have received an incredibly generous donation of £2,903. 68, thanks to the organisers behind the recent charity Christmas tree sale at Sacombe Green.
Winter Appeal to support vulnerable residents
As temperatures begin to drop, Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF) has launched its annual Winter Appeal to provide critical support to the county's most vulnerable residents. .
Our latest Annual Review : A year of impact
We’re excited to share our latest Annual Review, showcasing the incredible work made possible by our generous supporters. .