Green grants

Green Grants Initiative

We know that sustainability can feel like a big topic but even small actions can make a difference. Our Green Grants of up to £1,000 are here to help local groups like yours take practical steps towards a greener future.

Up to £1,000 for community action

What is a Green Grant?

The Green Grant is a simple way for small charities, voluntary groups and community organisations in Hertfordshire to start (or boost) their environmental efforts. You can apply for up to £1,000 to fund practical, local climate action that benefits your community.

With funding secured via our partners RO Group and Hertfordshire County Council, HCF is able to open applications three times a year – Spring, Summer and Autumn to give you flexibility around when to apply.

How can I benefit from a Green Grant?

Green Grants are designed to help your organisation take practical steps towards better environmental sustainability and you can benefit by being able to:

Purchase items that make your space more energy efficient

Receive bespoke sustainability guidance as part of the process

Upskill your team through fully funded environmental training.

The grants support capital costs, meaning you can buy physical items that make a measurable difference to your building, service delivery or community activities.

Here are some examples of how previous grant recipients have used theirs:

This is not an exhaustive list so if you're not sure if your idea fits? Get in touch for a quick chat. 📞 01707 251351 | ✉️ [email protected]

Energy efficient light bulbs
Insulation (e.g. roof space, doors etc)
Foil behind external radiators
Repairs for draughty windows
Installing an outside waterbutt
Rechargeable batteries for appliances
Bike racks
Energy efficient appliances

Am I eligible?

This grant is designed for smaller, local organisations in Hertfordshire. You’re eligible if:

You’re a charity, voluntary or community group based in Hertfordshire

You’re already delivering services or activities for your local community

You’ve either completed or signed up for HCF’s Carbon Literacy Training

You can show how your project will make a real difference to people and the planet

Not sure if your idea is the right fit? Complete our quick Self-Assessment Form to find out.

Check eligibility criteria Complete a self-assessment sustainability check

When and how can I apply

There are three rounds each year. Here's what’s coming up:

Summer 2025

Applications open: 15 May and close: 26 June

Carbon Literacy Training (2 parts): 12 & 19 June

Grants awarded: End of August

Autumn 2025

Opens: 10 September and closes: 22 October

Carbon Literacy Training (2 parts): 8&15 October

Spring 2026

Opens: 8 January and closes: 19 February

Carbon Literacy Training (2 parts) : 5&12 February

Application process

Join or complete Carbon Literacy Training
(Need to book? Find training dates)
Fill in our online application form
Be sure to also complete the self-assessment Sustainability Questionnaire as part of your submission.
If your application is shortlisted, you'll have a 1:1 session with our Sustainability Consultant to strengthen your plan.
We’ll let you know the outcome, and if successful, your funding will follow soon after!

Got questions? Email us at: [email protected]

Green Grants - Sustainability questionaire.docx

Green Grants Eligibility Criteria.pdf

Fund supporters

Supported by RO Group and Hertfordshire County Council.

If you would like to support this fund, please get in touch with HCF Training & Development.

Book here