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

Application deadline: Currently closed. Decisions known September 2024.

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 how the money requested will help to make a positive difference (i.e. have clear objectives and outcomes).
  • Present projects that are well thought through and costed appropriately.
  • Be well connected to the communities they serve.
  • Be 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 criteria available to view here.

    Please note you can apply to this fund if you already hold a HCF Foundation £10k or £5k Grant. If you wish to apply for a £10k grant, as well as a Frank Litchfield Trust grant for this round, you may not have to complete the application form twice. Please email us to discuss.

    To receive a link to the application form please email the grants team at grants@hertscf.org.uk


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