Apply for funding through the 3 Towns AAP
We have access to almost £410,000 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.
Available funding
All AAPs have access to the funding below.
Funding | Amount you can apply for | Total available |
|---|---|---|
Area budget | Projects over £5000 | £144,902 |
Fun and Food | Projects over £500 | £44,938 |
Towns and Villages | Projects over £10,000 | £210,000 |
Healthy Relationships Fund | Projects over £2,000 | £10,000 |
Visit 3 Towns 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.
3 Towns Partnership 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.
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 - 3 Towns Partnership
- threetownsaap@durham.gov.uk
- 03000 267 539
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Our address is:
- Civic Centre
- Crook
- County Durham
- United Kingdom
- DL15 9ES
