Grants of up to £5,000 are available to groups which support employment and education, young people and the elderly.
The 4 Together Partnership has set aside a pot of £24,000 of its area budget provided by Durham County Council to be used to fund projects in the Ferryhill, Chilton, West Cornforth and Bishop Middleham areas.
Grants of between £500 and £5,000 are being made available to groups which want to fund projects that meet the partnerships priorities for 2015/16.
These are:
• Employment, job prospects, education and training.
• Activities for children and young people.
• Older people.
Applications, which are open until 11 September 2015, can only be for capital items – anyone who is unsure whether they meet the criteria can contact the team for more information.
The 4 Together Partnership will be running two application advice sessions on Tuesday 21 July from 2pm until 4pm and Wednesday 22 July from 6pm until 8pm.
These sessions will take applicants through the forms giving hints and tips on completing applications. Anyone who would like to book a place can get in touch with the team.
The decision on which projects will receive funding will be by a public vote which will be held at the 4 Together Forum event taking place on Saturday 14 November 2015.
Lee Copeland, principal AAP coordinator, Durham County Council, said: “We would love to receive applications from groups who have ideas for projects which meet our priorities for this year.
“We would also like to encourage applicants to come along to the advice sessions for help and guidance in completing the applications and the process itself.”
For more information about the 4 Together Partnership call 03000 267 540 or email fouraap@durham.gov.uk