The Scheme

For this 2026/27 Municipal Year, Hatfield Town Council is launching the Hatfield Town Mayor’s Community Grant Scheme. The idea behind the grants is to provide a helping hand to individuals and groups which contribute to the parish of Hatfield, including the town itself, Lemsford and Newgate Street Village.

The Aims

The aim of the grant scheme is provide small awards of between £50-£500 to local individuals and groups to help:

• Bring benefits to the residents of the parish of Hatfield;
• Enhance the profile and/or reputation of the parish of Hatfield;
• Assist local organisations develop and achieve their aims; and/or
• Support community and voluntary groups that provide community activities for residents of the parish.

The criteria have been kept deliberately open to ensure we do not exclude new and innovative ideas – but with assurance that it is for the benefit of the town and its residents.

How To Apply

To apply please read the Town Council’s Grant Application Policy, complete the mandatory application form and submit to civic@hatfield-herts.gov.uk by the following deadlines

• Monday 21 September, 2026

• Monday 9 November, 2026

• Monday 11 January, 2027

All deadlines are at 1pm on each noted date.

Grants will be awarding in accordance with the Town Council’s Grant Application Policy Conditions, and along with the application form and any award letter, make up the scheme’s terms and conditions. Applications will be assessed by Offices and the Hatfield Town Mayor, before submission to the Town Council’s Planning, Environment and Community Committee for decision.

NB Grant awards are made at the discretion of Hatfield Town Council and their funding decisions are final and not open to appeal.