Find funding for your community group
There are hundreds of funding schemes available for voluntary and community groups in County Durham from EU, national, regional and local sources. Our AAPs and councillors also have funds available that you may be able to apply for.
Use our community funding website
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:
Login or sign up to our Durham 4 Community website to search for funding available.
AAP funding
All AAPs have access to the funding below.Funding Who can apply Amount you can apply for Total available Area budget Projects that address main AAP priorities Over £5000 £100,000 Welfare Reform fund Projects that are looking to tackle issues relating welfare, benefits and employment Over £5000 £10,000 Youth Fund Projects working with young people 11 years and over Between £1000 and £3300 £9902
In addition, each of our AAPs has access to its own funding.
How to apply
If you're interested in applying for AAP funding, contact your AAP for more information (see Area Action Partnerships for a list of AAPs). We are able to help you with the application process.
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. 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.How to apply
See Your Councillors for a list of councillor contact details and information on the local projects they have supported with their Neighbourhood Budget.
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