PCC ‘Safer Town Centres’ Grant Scheme 2026/27

The Commissioner is offering statutory, third & business sector organisations/partnerships the opportunity to bid for funding to implement measures in priority towns/park areas across Hertfordshire, with a focus on bids that seek to tackle issues of crime/antisocial behaviour (ASB) during the summer months.

Within the scheme last year, the Commissioner awarded £130,000 to statutory, third & business sector organisations/partnerships covering every district in Hertfordshire. Examples of the types of initiatives funded include a North Herts Women’s Safety Charter, access to a Mobile Police Station, Theft Prevention Marking in St Albans for Businesses/Retailers and various Youth Diversion/Intervention projects.

Prospective applicants need to show that they have checked to make sure proposals are data-informed/evidence-led and do not duplicate existing services or provision.

Who can apply? 
The fund is open to the Constabulary, District/Borough Councils, Town/Parish Council or Community Safety Partnerships as well as Community/Voluntary groups, Charitable Groups and Business Sector Organisations. 

How much funding can organisations/partnerships bid for? 

• Up to £5000 can be bid for.
• Exceptionally strong/impactful bids from the Constabulary/District or Borough Councils for greater amounts would be considered if match funding is offered. 

When to apply 

The funding window will close on the 31st August 2026. Bids received after this will not be

accepted for the Summer 2026 grant award.

How to apply

Please see the link to online application, click here

To see full guidance notes, click on the link: Guidance notes 2026

To see details of all 2025/26 awards, click on the link: Safer Town Centre Grant Scheme Allocations 2025/26

For further information, please e-mail [email protected]