The Boost Fund (available to distribute until April 2027) is for community-led organisations across Scotland supporting local people affected by poverty or disadvantage. It’s all about boosting community-led efforts, to ensure people with ideas for positive change are supported. No deadlines – apply any time.
The Boost Fund is for small community-led organisations across Scotland supporting local people affected by poverty or disadvantage. Groups can apply if their activities will support their communities and the people who live there. Grants are flexible and groups can apply for many different costs. The work you are doing might be about providing practical help, or organising activities and gatherings, or addressing another local need.
The Boost Fund provides grants of £500-£3,000 to constituted groups and charities with an annual income of £50,000 or less. Unconstituted groups can apply for grants of between £250-£1,500. There is £1 million available to distribute through April 2027, and Corra anticipate making approximately 325 grants.
Please note that The Boost Fund continues to support groups working with children and families, but now also supports wider community activity. The Boost Fund will remain open for applications until all funds are spent.
The Boost Small Grants Fund is delivered by Corra Foundation and is a partnership between STV Children’s Appeal, Comic Relief, and Corra Foundation, and is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
Groups can apply if their activities will support their communities and the people who live there. The work you are doing might be about: