Corra Foundation grants: what they fund and how to apply
Corra Foundation is an independent Scottish funder that supports charities and community groups working with people and communities across Scotland. It runs small-grants programmes well suited to grassroots organisations — including the Boost Fund (£250–£3,000) for very small groups tackling poverty, and the Henry Duncan Grants, which give longer-term, unrestricted funding on a theme that changes each year.
What Corra Foundation funds
Corra (formerly the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland) works towards a society where people can create positive change and live fulfilling lives. It funds work with people and communities across Scotland, with a strong focus on tackling poverty and disadvantage and on community-led action. As well as running its own grant programmes, Corra administers funds on behalf of others, including the Scottish Government, so the range of what it offers changes over time. The themes and priorities vary by fund and year, so it is worth checking which programmes are currently open.
How much you can apply for
Grant sizes depend on the fund:
- Boost Fund — for small community-led organisations tackling poverty or disadvantage. Constituted groups and charities with income of £50,000 or less can apply for £500–£3,000; unconstituted groups for £250–£1,500.
- Henry Duncan Grants — longer-term, unrestricted funding over several years, on a theme set each year (in 2026, community-based mental health in very remote rural Scotland), for organisations with income under £500,000.
Other funds Corra administers have their own amounts, so always check the specific programme.
Who can apply
Corra funds charities registered in Scotland, and constituted voluntary or community organisations and CICs working in Scotland; some funds also accept unconstituted community groups for smaller grants. Funds set their own income limits — for example, the Boost Fund is for organisations with an income up to £50,000, and the Henry Duncan Grants for those under £500,000. This focus on smaller organisations makes Corra a good option for grassroots groups across Scotland.
Deadlines and rounds
There is no single Corra-wide deadline. The Boost Fund accepts applications on an ongoing online basis, with £1 million available to distribute through April 2027. The Henry Duncan Grants open for a set window each year on that year’s theme: the 2026 round closes for Stage One applications on Thursday 23 July 2026 at midday, with outcomes expected from the week of 19 October 2026, and next year’s round reopens later under a new theme. The reliable way to see what is open is Corra’s funding pages, which list the current programmes and their deadlines.
How to apply
- Go to Corra’s funding pages and find a programme that fits your organisation and is open.
- Check that fund’s eligibility (including its income limit) and read its guidance.
- Apply online for that specific fund, or contact Corra’s team if you are unsure which fund is right.
Start here: corra.scot/funding. For the Henry Duncan Grants you can also contact henryduncan@corra.scot or call 0131 444 4020.
Tips
- Corra is a strong option for small Scottish organisations — check the income limit for the fund you want (£50,000 for the Boost Fund, £500,000 for Henry Duncan Grants).
- The Henry Duncan theme changes each year, so make sure this year’s focus fits your work before applying.
- Unconstituted community groups can apply to the Boost Fund for smaller amounts — useful for very new or informal groups.
- Apply to the specific fund that fits; Corra runs and administers several with different rules.
Official source and last updated
Source: Corra Foundation website (corra.scot), funding and programme pages, checked 10 July 2026. Last updated: July 2026. Check the funding pages for the programmes currently open.
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Similar funders
You may also want to look at Awards for All, the National Lottery Community Fund’s small grants programme, which also funds community groups in Scotland.
Check if your charity is eligible for funders like this — CharityIQ’s free Grant Finder matches your charity to real, published UK funders and cites the source for each. → /grant-finder/
Frequently asked questions
Corra funds charities and community groups across Scotland that support people and communities, with a focus on tackling disadvantage and helping people create positive change. It runs its own programmes — such as the Boost Fund and Henry Duncan Grants — and administers funds on behalf of others, including government. The specific themes vary by fund and year, so check which programmes are open.
It depends on the fund. Through the Boost Fund, constituted groups and charities with an income of £50,000 or less can apply for £500–£3,000, and unconstituted groups for £250–£1,500. The Henry Duncan Grants offer longer-term, unrestricted funding over several years for organisations with income under £500,000. Check each fund's page for its current amounts.
Charities registered in Scotland, and constituted voluntary or community organisations and CICs working in Scotland; some funds (like the Boost Fund) also accept unconstituted groups for smaller amounts. Funds set their own income limits — the Boost Fund is for organisations with income up to £50,000, and Henry Duncan Grants for those under £500,000. This makes Corra a good option for small Scottish organisations.
It depends on the fund. Some, like the Boost Fund, accept applications on an ongoing online basis, while others, like the Henry Duncan Grants, open for a set window each year. There is no single Corra-wide deadline. Check the funding pages on Corra's website for the programmes that are currently open and their closing dates before you apply.
Go to Corra's funding pages, find a programme that fits your organisation and is open, and apply online following that fund's guidance. Corra's team can help by phone or email if you are unsure which fund is right. Because Corra runs and administers several funds with different rules, applying to the right one is important.