In May 2026, Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation awarded £38,000 to Local Community, Recreation & Leisure, and Arts, Culture & Heritage grant programmes.
Following an exceptionally strong and oversubscribed round of applications, the Heritage Foundation’s Community Investment Committee awarded £38,000 for applications submitted in May. The high quality of submissions impressed the committee and reflects the strength, ambition and creativity of local groups. Due to the high demand, the Local Community and Recreation & Leisure grant programmes are now closed for the remainder of 2026.
The strength of this response demonstrates the depth of community-led activity taking place across the area. From sport and recreation to inclusive community activity and local events, the funded projects will help people connect, stay active and take part in opportunities that strengthen local life.
Grants Awarded
Congratulations to the successful applicants: STEAM CIC, Love Letchworth, Letchworth Sports & Tennis Club, Letchworth Cricket Club, Whitehorn Lane Bowl Club, Letchworth Open Gardens, Jackmans Community Centre, Resolve and Angels Support Group.
The committee felt that these initiatives and proposals would benefit Letchworth residents. The grants awarded will provide a range of grassroots support in the community, such as improving facilities, face to face 1:1 support sessions and creative workshops for young people. This latest round of grants awarded highlights the power of local ideas and the enthusiasm of organisations committed to making a positive difference in their communities.
Grants available
Applications for Arts, Culture & Heritage and Wellbeing Through Nature are still live and will close on 14th September 2026. To ensure applications meet the criteria of the programmes, groups planning to apply should contact programme leads Sarah Golding (for Arts, Culture & Heritage) and Emma Dagless (for Wellbeing Through Nature) in advance. For guidance and further information, visit our grants webpage.
Grants Window
On 12th October, the Community Investment Committee will meet to review the applications for the Arts, Culture & Heritage and Wellbeing Through Nature grant programmes. Keep an eye on our website for updates around further release of funding later in the year.