Bishop Auckland and Shildon AAP has funding available for not-for-profit organisations and groups to support projects that address their priority of Thriving Communities, and they would like to invite organisations and groups to submit potential project proposals based on the themes of:
Health and wellbeing: improving mental and physical health as well as building the confidence of individuals.
Employability and training: including volunteering, upskilling and entrepreneurial activities.
Increasing household income: activities including debt and benefit advice.
Tackling inequalities: including food poverty and social isolation.
Civic Pride and enhancing community resilience.
This is not an exhaustive list and there may be other issues that need to be taken into consideration.
Funding can be applied for either capital or revenue funding (or both), and projects which include a specific element of capital spend are encouraged.
Match funding is expected and will be looked upon favourably.
A minimum of £5,000 funding can be applied for. If you need advice on the specific definitions for capital/revenue, get in touch with the AAP at bishopshildonaap@durham.gov.uk.
A maximum grant amount per project has not been set but every application will need to show that projects have been costed and represent value for money. Discussion prior to submission is welcomed.
The deadline for receiving applications is 12pm, Monday 10 June 2024. To obtain an application form, email the address above.
Shildon & District's local community newspaper.
