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.

HCF Grants

Grants of up to £5,000 or £10,000

Application deadline 5k grants: rolling

Application deadline 10k grants: Currently closed.

Grants of up to £5,000 available for projects addressing need and deprivation in Hertfordshire, with regular deadlines throughout the year. Grants up to £10,000 are currently closed for applications.
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Household Support Fund for Groups

Grants of up to £10,000

Application deadline: rolling



Funding for groups supporting adults and families in need to access food, fuel and water - especially those with disabilities







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HAPpy Holiday Activity & Food Programme (HAF) Spring School Holidays 2024

Application deadline: Monday, 8 January 2024

Grants available for the delivery of Spring school holiday activity programmes to children from aged 4 to 16 (Reception age to year 11 inclusive) eligible for benefits related free school meals
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Hertfordshire Warm Spaces

Grants of up to £2,000

Application deadline: rolling

Funding for community groups to add to the network of safe, trusted places where people can go to escape the cold this winter. A small transport grant can also be applied for.
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HCC Community Transport Fund

Grants of up to £500

Application deadline: rolling

To help people access Warm Spaces - especially in rural areas
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Crowdfund Hertfordshire


Grants of up to £5,000

Application deadline: rolling

An innovative way for local groups to access up to £5,000 +Extra funding from Hertfordshire County Council's Community Innovation Fund (currently closed for applications) or Sustainable Hertfordshire Fund.



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Hertfordshire Educational Fund

Application deadline: Opening soon

Following the transfer of this fund from the Hertfordshire Educational Foundation (HEF) to HCF we will soon release details regarding the fund criteria and application process. Please check this page and our social media channels for further information. We will be open to schools for school trip applications very soon
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HCC Building Life Chances

Grants of up to £10,000

Application deadline: Currently closed

Funding for groups supporting vulnerable people affected by the pandemic to help address inequalities
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The Frank Litchfield Trust

Grants of up to £5,000

Application deadline: Currently closed

For groups within 20 miles of Royston, addressing need and disadvantage including rural isolation
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PCC Action Fund

Grants of up to £5,000

Application deadline: Currently closed

Grants of up to £5,000 to support innovative local schemes which aim to reduce crime and make our communities safer.
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Learning & development

Application deadline: Currently closed

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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The Quercus Fund

Grants of up to £5,000

Application deadline: Currently closed

Grants of up to £5,000 available for voluntary and community groups supporting young people in the Watford area.
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