Ferryhill Town Council’s Members Initiative Fund (MIF) has supported 63 projects and 36 groups since its launch in 2022, with another round of funding now open. A spokesman for Ferryhill Town Council said: "With only limited funds still available this year, the Town Council is urging groups to submit their applications as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. "Applications submitted by August 24 will be considered at the Town Council Meeting scheduled to take place on September 9." The council advises interested groups to contact Karen Younghusband, the council’s events and projects officer, to check eligibility and request an application form. The Members Initiative Fund was created to help community organisations deliver local projects.