Last Modified May 22, 2013
The Community Grant scheme is now open for applications.
Applications must be with us by Friday 16 September and decisions will be made in October.
We offer small-scale financial support to local voluntary groups and organisations to help them provide a range of community services to Hertsmere residents.
Organisations who receive a community grant are expected to achieve one or more of our corporate priorities:
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Decent homes (for example: work to reduce homelessness, promote energy efficiency in homes)
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Economic wellbeing (for example: provide training opportunities, support opportunities for voluntary work that lead to paid work, or provide community learning projects)
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Healthy, thriving communities (for example: promote personal fitness and healthy eating, improve access to the heritage of the community)
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Quality environments (for example: protect the local environment)
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Safer communities (for example: provide diversionary activity for young people to prevent anti-social behaviour, improve personal safety, or reduce the fear of crime)
Who can apply?
Any properly constituted group, club or organisation, which is based in, or operates for the benefit of, residents of Hertsmere.
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All organisations, groups or clubs must have either charitable, voluntary or not-for-profit status.
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All organisations, groups or clubs must have a bank account that requires at least two signatories.
Priority will be given to voluntary and community sector organisations based in or around Hertsmere and delivering activities or services to the people of Hertsmere. At least 50% of the organisations' members / clients / users must live or work in our borough.
Organisations must be committed to Equal Opportunities and provide a copy of their Equalities Policy.
Who cannot apply?
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Individuals
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Faith groups whose sole purpose is promoting or benefiting a belief or group of believers
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Profit-making organisations/groups
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Statutory bodies/other public bodies
What can you apply for?
A one-off community grant for a specific project or purchase, up to a maximum of £3,000.
A community grant can be given to help with a variety of things such as:
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Buying equipment (eg, computers, sport equipment, craft material etc.)
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Producing marketing information
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Research costs
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Start-up costs for new initiatives/projects
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Training costs
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Upgrading existing facilities
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Venue hire
Your organisation must identify a specific need which will not require ongoing financial support from us.
The application should be supported by estimates for the project where appropriate, or a price list for items of equipment.
What can you not apply for?
You cannot apply for revenue expenditure that is ongoing year on year spending commitments, for example:
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Day-to-day running costs, such as rent, gas and electricity bills
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Insurance costs
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Staff wages
How can I apply?
You need to complete an online application form, print an application form (PDF) or use a Microsoft Word version. Our guidance notes will help you complete this form. We can also send a form in the post to you, just call us on 020 8207 7801 or email corporate.support@hertsmere.gov.uk to ask for this.
Where do I send the application form?
Send your completed application form and supporting documents to Partnerships and Community Engagement at our main offices.
What has been funded before?
Capital Grants 2011-2012
Community Grants 2012-2013 First Round
Community Grants 2012-2013 Second Round
Community Grants 2012-2013 Annual Report
Community Grants 2013-2014 First Round