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.

Please also read our guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence in applications and reporting before submitting your application.

Household Support Fund for Groups

Grants of up to £10,000

Application deadline: Rolling with an approximate 2-month turnaround time

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

The Quercus Fund

Grants of up to £5,000

Application deadline: Friday 10th April 2026

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

HCF Grants

Grants of up to £10,000

Application deadline £5,000 grants: Open and rolling with no deadline

Application deadline £10,000 grants: 24th April 2026

Grants available for projects addressing need and deprivation in Hertfordshire, with regular deadlines throughout the year.

Hertfordshire Community Spaces

Grants of up to £2,000

Application deadline: Rolling with an approximate 2-month turnaround time

Previously known as Warm/Cool Spaces.

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

Hertfordshire Community Transport Fund

Grants of up to £500

Application deadline: rolling with an approximate 2-month turnaround

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.

Access to Music Grants

Grants of up to £1,000

Application deadline: Please contact us for an informal discussion on 01707 251351 or email grants@hertscf.org.uk

Charities, community groups, non-profits and schools can apply for grants to improve access to music for children and young people in Hertfordshire.

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.

HAPpy Holiday Activity & Food Programme (HAF)

Funding available for activity providers to deliver Holiday Activities for children in receipt of benefit related free school meals through the HAPpy programme.

Expressions of interest are open until Tuesday 31st March 2026 for providers who are able to deliver in the priority areas where we are looking for new providers.

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