The Harpenden Trust is a place-based local funder focused on helping Harpenden residents in need and strengthening the AL5 community through direct support, wellbeing services, and grants for local projects. Its Community Fund backs small to mid-sized capital and project costs for charities, schools, and community groups, with clear emphasis on practical community benefit rather than broad regional or national initiatives. Grantees suggest special interest in advice and advocacy services, disability and health support, early years and family services, older adults, and local facilities that improve community life.
Makes local, application-based grants through the Community Fund, typically awarding about $1,000-$15,000 for specific capital or project costs. The committee meets quarterly in March, June, September, and December, with applications due before each meeting; funding is targeted to organizations, schools, and community groups serving the Harpenden area.
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Apply for a specific project or capital need that directly benefits people in the AL5/Harpenden area, and align the request with one of the trust’s practical community priorities. Time submissions around the quarterly committee cycle, making sure the application is in before the deadline for the relevant March, June, September, or December meeting.
Current and upcoming funding from The Harpenden Trust that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: For community projects in the Harpenden area. The fund favours applications for specific projects and does not fund regular expenses, salaries or deficits.
Deadline: Committee meets four times per year in March, June, September and December. Applications must be submitted by the first Friday of the month prior to the meeting.
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