COMMUNITY groups and organisations are being invited to apply for cash grants.
East Durham Rural Corridor AAP has allocated £40,000 to the It’s Up 2 U funding scheme.
Applications are invited from groups, centres, sports clubs and any other non-profit organisation.
Partnership co-ordinator Jane Bellis said: “We are delighted to launch this year’s It’s Up 2 U project which gives residents a say on how local money is spent.
“We encourage groups to come forward and apply for the scheme which has seen a number of fantastic projects delivered in the past.”
The closing date for the return of completed applications is Friday, September 22 at 12pm.
There will be a public voting event on Saturday, November 25 at Trimdon Community College in Trimdon Village.
Groups can apply for amounts from £1,000 to £4,000 by calling 03000-261-128 or emailing eastdurhamruralaap@durham.gov.uk.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here