Grants

Durham County Council manages and provides access to a wide variety of funding opportunities in County Durham that are intended to improve communities and the environment. The following links provide relevant information to help people involved in community and environmental projects obtain advice, support and funding to ensure these projects are successful.

Seeking funding for projects
Find out the rules which apply to nearly all funding applications and contacts for further information.

Community Grants

Neighbourhood Regeneration Fund.

Cultural

Brass bands - Annual Support Grant

Education

Free school meals information for parents

Environment

Field Boundary Restoration Grant Scheme
Parish Paths Partnership
Protect and enhance the built environment
County Durham Local Action 21 Partnership Project Fund

Additional information can be found on the sustainable communities - seeking funding for projects page.

Europe

The European homepage contains information on various European funding opportunities including Objective 2 & 3, Leader+, Interreg and Urban II.

Business

There may be grants available to help your business - please email County Durham Development Company at enquiries@wherebusinessgrows.com.