The DBC Community Grant Scheme is specifically set up to support Community, Voluntary, Arts and Sporting projects which benefit the residents of Dacorum. Local Community Sports Clubs are eligible to make an application as long as their reason for applying demonstrates they seek to work in partnership with other groups and meet at least one of the following Council priorities:
• Vibrant communities
• Sustainable future
• Clean, safe and green
• Proud and thriving borough
Eligible projects must also support at least two of the Council’s ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’
1. Connect – e.g. encouraging new people to get involved, getting people to make new connections.
2. Be active – Regular physical activity such as getting back into sport or joining a new club is ideal.
3. Take notice – e.g. helping people to take some time to enjoy the moment and the environment.
4. Learn – This includes projects that encourages participants to learn new skills.
5. Give – This could include projects that encourage people to give their time as a volunteer.
The maximum grants for the different schemes are:
1. Small Grants – £550
2. Community Grants – £4,000
3. Community Grants – Special Circumstances – £10,000 (Capital and Revenue). *These applications are assessed on a case-by- case basis.
The next round of funding is for applications made from 1 December 2025 – 31 January 2026.