Corra Foundation has a range of funding opportunities available to support charities, voluntary organisations and community groups across Scotland, including those working to tackle poverty, inequality and the impact of alcohol and drugs.
Organisations across West Lothian are encouraged to explore the following funding opportunities and check their eligibility.
Corra’s Racial Equity Fund
Corra’s Racial Equity Fund provides unrestricted funding to organisations led by, and working with, people from Black and racially minoritised backgrounds.
The fund is open to charities and registered not-for-profit organisations with an annual income of £250,000 or less in each of the last 3 financial years.
- Grant available: Up to £50,000 over 5 years, with a maximum of £10,000 per year.
- Deadline: Thursday 15 October 2026 at 12 noon.
Alcohol and Drugs Fund – Local Support Micro Grants
This fund supports grassroots and community-based organisations delivering frontline services for people affected by alcohol and drugs, people in recovery and their families.
It is open to Scottish charities, social enterprises and constituted voluntary or community groups operating on a not-for-profit basis, with an annual income of up to £75,000.
- Grant available: £1,000–£15,000 per year, for work delivered up to April 2029.
- Deadline: Rolling applications, with no fixed closing date.
Alcohol and Drugs Fund – Local Support Grants
Local Support Grants support community-based third sector organisations providing frontline services for people affected by alcohol and drugs, people in recovery and their families.
Eligible organisations include Scottish charities, social enterprises and constituted voluntary or community groups operating on a not-for-profit basis, with an annual income of up to £750,000.
- Grant available: Up to £60,000 per year, for work delivered up to April 2029.
- Deadline: Rolling applications, with no fixed closing date.
The Boost Fund
The Boost Fund supports small, community-led organisations across Scotland working with people affected by poverty or disadvantage.
The fund is open to Scottish registered charities, constituted voluntary and community organisations, and Community Interest Companies (CICs).
- Grant available: £500–£3,000 for constituted groups and charities with an annual income of £50,000 or less.
- Unconstituted groups: Can apply for £250–£1,500.
- Deadline: Open until available funding is fully allocated.
Find Out More
For further information, full eligibility criteria and details on how to apply, visit the Corra Foundation website: www.corra.scot.
Organisations are encouraged to review the individual fund guidance before submitting an application.
