The Boost Fund (available to distribute until March 2026) 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.
The Boost Fund is delivered by Corra Foundation and is a partnership programme between the STV Children’s Appeal, Comic Relief, Foundation Scotland, Corra and supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
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.
What is available
There is £750,000 available to distribute until March 2026, with approximately 10% of available funding made to unconstituted groups. Grants of £500-£3,000 are available to constituted groups and charities with an annual income of £50,000 or less. Grants of between £250-£1,500 are available for unconstituted groups.
Who can apply
Groups can apply if their activities will support their communities and the people who live there. The work you are doing might be about:
More information, including full criteria and guidance can be found on the Corra Foundation website.
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.