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Grants of up to £5,000 for projects addressing deprivation in Hertfordshire within 20 miles of Royston

Next application deadline: CURRENTLY CLOSED

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to groups operating in Hertfordshire to address deprivation including rural isolation, within 25 miles of Royston.
We are looking for projects that address need and disadvantage in the part of the county within 20 miles of Royston. This includes all of East Herts, North Herts, Stevenage and Welwyn Garden City. Other types of deprivation will also be considered including rural isolation.

Groups applying will need to demonstrate that they:

  • Demonstrating how the money requested will help to make a positive difference (i.e. have clear objectives and outcomes).
  • Projects are well thought through and costed appropriately.
  • Groups are well connected to the communities they serve.
  • Groups are able to spend the funding within 12 months of the grant being awarded.

    To apply for a grant, projects and groups must also meet our usual HCF Large Grant criteria, available as a pdf below. You can apply to this fund if you already hold a HCF Large Grant. If you wish to apply for a Large Grant as well as a Frank Litchfield Trust grant this round you may not have to complete the application form twice- please email the grants team first.

    For more information, please email the grants team at grants@hertscf.org.uk





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