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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Catch up with our latest news

Good luck to our London Marathon runners

On Sunday 26 April 2026, eight incredible supporters will be taking on the challenge of the London Marathon to raise funds for Hertfordshire Community Foundation. .

An important day for place-based philanthropy as UK Government publishes new roadmap

UK Community Foundations welcomes the publication of the Department for Culture, Meida and Sport’s Our Place to Give: a roadmap towards growing place-based philanthropy, which sets out how the UK Government intends to grow philanthropy in England and build a positive culture of giving. .

Celebrating Hertfordshire’s unsung heroes at the Heart FM Hero Awards

On the evening of Friday 27 March 2026, members of Hertfordshire Community Foundation's (HCF) team attended the Heart FM Hero Awards, celebrating individuals across Hertfordshire who go above and beyond for their communities. .

High Sheriff Awards celebrate charitable projects across Hertfordshire

Nicholas Buxton, the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, publicly recognised and rewarded eight Hertfordshire voluntary organisations at the 2026 High Sheriff Awards ceremony held on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. .

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