Apply for funding through Bishop Auckland and Shildon AAP

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.

How to apply

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 - Bishop Auckland and Shildon if you are interested.

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 - Bishop Auckland and Shildon.

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