Community Grants

Harpenden Town Council is keen to support local community groups and activities that benefit the Town. The Town Council operates a Community Grants programme where grants up to the value of £2,000 can be awarded for projects that would benefit the community of Harpenden.

All applicants for a Community Grant should complete an application form outlining the purpose of the grant. These applications are then considered against the agreed criteria at a Corporate Policy and Finance Committee meeting which are held at regular intervals throughout the year. See our calendar of meetings for more information about the next relevant committee meeting here. Please ensure you submit your completed application forms at least four weeks before the meeting at which it is to be considered.

If you feel that a project which you are working on or would like to work on is eligible, please read the Community Grant Criteria carefully and complete both sections of the application form below:

Application Form Section A

Application Form Section B

These forms are in pdf format but can also be sent to you in Word format. 

Hornbeam Wood Hedgehog Sanctuary was recently awarded a Harpenden Town Council Community Grant - find out more here.

If you would like to find out more or discuss a Grant for your organistion please get in touch.

Appropriate funding options may also be available from other local organisations including:

Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF)

Since 1988, Hertfordshire Community Foundation has partnered with local philanthropists—including businesses, families, and individuals—to deliver targeted support where it is needed most. As an independent charity, they provide grants and support to small charities and community groups across Hertfordshire.

James Marshall Foundation

The James Marshall Foundation (JMF) was founded over 300 years ago by a local landowner, James Marshall, who left a remarkable gift in his will, creating a charity that would support young people in Harpenden and Wheathampstead to achieve long term employment.

The Harpenden Trust

The Harpenden Trust offers a Community Fund for local projects in the Harpenden area. 

The Harpenden Building Society

The Harpenden Building Society has an Endowment Fund for children, health and local community projects in Harpenden and surrounding areas.

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