Applying for funding

HCF manages over 100 charitable funds to support local charities, community and voluntary groups in Hertfordshire.

We welcome applications from both new and established groups and also have two funds that award grants to support individuals.

Select an option below, depending upon if you are applying for funding for a charitable group or for an individual.
Under each fund you will find information about the eligibility criteria and information on how to apply.

If you require any assistance with completing an application please get in touch with our grants team by emailing grants@hertscf.org.uk or calling 01707 251351

The Due Diligence Checks

Click here to read more about the due dilligence checks that we make when your group applies for a grant. Please note our guidance for CICs has recently changed. If you are a Community Interest Company please click the PDF below to read our additional guidance before submitting an application.

CIC Guidance April 2025

Grants for groups

Funding is available for charities, voluntary and community groups in Hertfordshire working to improve the lives of those who live here.

Grants for individuals

HCF offers a limited number of opportunities for funding for individuals living in Hertfordshire.

Translation support

Hertfordshire Community Foundation now offers support for volunteers and staff with English as a second language.

Languages available: Polish, Croatian, Italian, Urdu, Bengali and Romanian.

If you would like to discuss your project, opportunities and how to apply for Hertfordshire Community Foundation funding in your first language, please contact hcftraining@hertscf.org.uk to arrange an appointment.

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Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF) was delighted to host our Professional Advisors networking event on Tuesday, 11 June 2025 at the beautiful Holland & Holland Shooting Grounds. .

Eight Hertfordshire charities celebrate success at Building Effectiveness 2024 closing event

Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF) was delighted to celebrate the achievements of eight inspirational local charities this week, as they marked the conclusion of the Building Effectiveness 2024 programme. The celebration event, kindly hosted by The Kings Arms in Berkhamsted on Wednesday 21 May, recognised the hard work, dedication and progress of charity leaders who have spent the past eight months developing stronger, more strategic and resilient organisations..

Wildlife project helps Hong Kong families settle into life in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF) awarded a £5,000 grant to the Hong Kongers in Bishop’s Stortford, supporting a community wildlife project that helped Hong Kong migrants settle into British life while learning about the local environment. .

Grant helps kick off new pavilion for local football club

We are delighted to celebrate the official opening of Wheathampstead Wanderers Football Club’s brand-new pavilion, a much-needed facility that will make a real difference to hundreds of young people and their families in the local community. .

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