Apply for funding through Stanley AAP
We have access to almost £120,000 of funding to support our local community groups and organisations. You have to apply for funding, but we can help you complete the application forms.
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 £5,000 | £100,000 |
Welfare Reform Fund | Projects that are looking to tackle issues relating to welfare, benefits and employment. | Over £5,000 | £10,000 |
| Youth Fund | Projects working with young people aged 11 years and over. | Between £1,000 and £3,300 | £9,902 |
Visit Stanley AAP 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.
Stanley 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 us if you are interested.
As well as the funds listed above we're also able to provide funding from the funds listed below.
If you're interested in applying for any AAP funding, contact us for more information. We are able to help organisations with the application process.
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 us.
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.
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:
Login or sign up to our Durham 4 Community website to search for funding available.
- Contact Area Action Partnership - Stanley
- stanleyaap@durham.gov.uk
- 03000 265 323
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Our address is:
- Front Street
- The Louisa Centre
- Council Offices, Level 4
- Stanley
- County Durham
- United Kingdom
- DH9 0TE
