External Funding

What is External Funding?

External Funding is money that has been awarded by an organisation like the National Lottery, UK Government department or a charitable trust. Generally, external funding is awarded for specific projects, programmes, initiatives or developments.

Raising money through external funding is on the increase for voluntary, community, public and the private sector. As a result, the bidding process is often competitive and funding applications have to demonstrate that the project meets a specific need and the funder’s criteria.

How can we help?

We provide a monthly newsletter to keep you up to date with current funding opportunities.

External Funding Monthly

Searching for Funding

You can search for funding opportunities using Grants 4: Dacorum, a FREE to use online information tool providing details of relevant funding opportunities for voluntary, community groups, social enterprises and local businesses within the Dacorum area.

Start using Grants 4: Dacorum (opens in new window)

The online portal features:

A searchable grants database
Searchable grants directories
Local funding sources
Information on the latest calls for proposals and tenders
Hints and tips on applying for grants

Dacorum Borough Council is not responsible for the Grants 4: Dacorum Service.

Funding advice for small, voluntary run organisations

The Council has a partnership arrangement with Community Action Dacorum, the local council for voluntary services, to provide funding advice and guidance to local grassroots/small voluntary run organisations.

Contact: Helen Mutio

Address:
Community Action Dacorum
48 High Street
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 3AF

Telephone: 01442 253935
Email: helen@communityactiondacorum.org.uk
Website: www.communityactiondacorum.org.uk (opens in new window)