Apply for funding through Durham AAP

For 2024/25 the AAP has £110,000 that can be used to support local organisations. There has been an overwhelming response to the availability of the funding which means all of the Area Budget has now been allocated. Therefore the AAP will not be accepting any more applications for its Area Budget.  

Available funding

All AAPs have access to the funding below.

Visit Our priorities to see our current list of priorities. If your project addresses one of these priorities, you may be able to apply for our area budget.

Durham AAP funds

If you have a project idea and would like to apply for AAP funding you will first need to talk through any proposal with the AAP team. Please Contact Area Action Partnership - Durham if you are interested.

As well as the funds listed above we're also able to provide funding from the funds listed below. 

Fun and Food

Funding is available to support schemes that offer enriching activities and meals to children and young people over school holidays. For more information Contact Area Action Partnership - Durham.

Neighbourhood budget

Each county councillor has a budget of £19,400 that they can allocate to projects in the local community. 

You have to apply for funding.

How to apply

If you have a project idea you will need to discuss this with and get the support of your local County Councillor before an application can be considered.

See Your Councillors for a list of councillor contact details and information on the local projects they have supported with their Neighbourhood Budget.

Other sources of funding

If you are looking for funding for your community group - including sports clubs, local charities, school fundraising groups and credit unions - sign up to our free, easy to use, community funding website to:

• search for funding schemes available for your group
• apply for funding
• get advice on producing your funding application