The Corra Foundation has recently announced a series of funding opportunities aimed at supporting grassroots initiatives and community-focused projects across Scotland. Local charities, social enterprises, and community groups are encouraged to apply for these grants to help drive positive change in their communities.
Henry Duncan Grants 2024: Funding for Women-Led Organisations
In 2024, the Henry Duncan Grants will focus on supporting women-led organisations that empower women and girls within their local communities. These grants are open to charities and registered not-for-profit organisations with an annual income of £250,000 or less. Eligible organisations can apply for up to £40,000 in funding over five years, with a maximum of £8,000 available per year. Notably, 50% of the fund is earmarked for women-led Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) organisations.
There are two types of Henry Duncan Grants available in 2024:
- Grants for Women-Led Organisations
Unrestricted funding is available for organisations led by women that focus on supporting women and girls (aged 12 and above) who have experienced gender-based violence. This may include work in the prevention of gender-based violence, providing support to those currently experiencing it, or aiding survivors. - Grants for Women-Led, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Organisations
Unrestricted funding is also available for organisations led by BAME women that address issues affecting women and girls (aged 12 and above) within their communities. While applications from organisations working on the impacts of violence against women and girls are particularly welcome, this is not a requirement for applying.
Launch Information
The Henry Duncan Grants will launch on Wednesday, 4th September, and will close on 30th October. Starting from the 4th, all relevant information, including the full criteria and application form, will be available at Corra Foundation’s website. For further assistance with your application, you can email the team at henryduncan@corra.scot or call 0131 444 4020.
Information Sessions
Three online information sessions will be held to provide more details about the 2024 Henry Duncan Grants:
- Wednesday, 11th September 2024 – 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
- Thursday, 12th September 2024 – 10:00 am-11:30 am
- Tuesday, 17th September 2024 – 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
The third session will specifically focus on women-led organisations from the BAME community, although all sessions are open to everyone.
You can sign up for the information sessions via Eventbrite.
For more details on the Henry Duncan Grants, visit the Corra Foundation website.
Local Support Fund Micro Grants Open Until 2nd October
Grassroots and community-based groups in Scotland that provide frontline services for individuals who use or have used drugs, those in recovery, and families affected by drug use are invited to apply for the Local Support Fund Micro Grants (LSF Micro). This fund is part of the Scottish Government’s National Drugs Mission Funds and is administered by the Corra Foundation.
The LSF Micro Grants aim to provide financial support to community-based organisations, helping them plan and deliver services that improve the wellbeing of people who use substances, those in recovery, and their families. The fund is open to charities, social enterprises, and constituted community/voluntary groups operating on a not-for-profit basis with an annual income of up to £50,000.
Eligible organisations can apply for grants ranging from £1,000 to £20,000 per year, for up to three years. The Corra Foundation particularly encourages applications from organisations supporting Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities and other under-represented groups.
The fund opened to new applications on 14th August 2024, with a closing deadline of 1 pm on Wednesday, 2nd October 2024. To apply, or to discuss your project in more detail, please contact the Corra Foundation’s grants team at wellbeingteam@corra.scot or call 0131 444 4020. After your initial discussion, you will be provided with a link to the online application form.
For further details and to apply, please review the Criteria and FAQs document on the Corra Foundation website.
Don’t miss this opportunity to secure funding for your community-based project.
For more information and to apply, visit the Corra Foundation’s official website or contact them directly for assistance. Don’t miss this chance to access vital support for your community-focused work.
Application deadlines vary by programme, so early action is recommended.
