A pot of up to £15,000 is up for grabs with Back on the Map's People's Fund. Community groups submit bids for up to £1,900 and a panel of up to 100 local residents vote on which projects they want to support.
To apply to the People's Fund or to register as a voter contact Pat Johnston on pjohnston@backonthemap.org or telephone 0191 5666924. The deadline for funding applications is 15 October.