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.

HCF Grants

Grants of up to £10,000

Application deadline £5,000 grants: Rolling with an approximate 2-month turnaround for a decision

Application deadline £10,000 grants: Open for new applications on Mid-November 2025 - deadline for applications 5pm on 16 January 2026 with decisions known in early March 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: Currently closed until November

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: Currently closed until November

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.

Do you want to stay informed about new grant funding available?

Have you seen our latest training and development courses?

Our online and face to face training courses are specifically developed to support the Hertfordshire voluntary sector.

LEARN MORE

Catch up with our latest news

Celebrating 50 years of Community Foundations in the UK

In the last 50 years, community foundations in UKCF’s network have collectively distributed just over £2. 1 billion to grassroots projects and initiatives across the UK and Jersey.

Celebrating community spirit - Love Herts Day 2025

On #LoveHertsDay2025, a small team from HCF was proud to join Nicholas Buxton, the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, along with a group of our fundholders, ambassadors, and trustees, to visit four incredible local charities making a lasting difference across the county. The day was an inspiring journey through Hertfordshire’s voluntary sector — a chance to celebrate generosity, compassion, and community spirit in our county.

HCF's 2025 Annual Reception at Sopwell House

On Tuesday 16 September, Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF) welcomed more than 140 supporters to our 2025 Annual Reception at the beautiful Sopwell House. The evening celebrated the impact of local philanthropy and the difference HCF’s supporters make to communities across the county.

High Sheriff Awards 2026 nominations open

Celebrating groups using the power of nature to benefit local communities.

Funding Local Causes