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 will provide 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 £750,000 available to distribute until March 2026, and we anticipate making approximately 250-300 grants. Approximately 10% of the funding available will be made in grants to unconstituted groups.

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.

This fund aims to:

• Provide an accessible funding opportunity for small community-led organisations.
• Ensure supportive community-led activities are available.

The Boost Small Grants Fund is delivered by Corra Foundation and is a partnership between STV Children’s Appeal, Comic Relief, Foundation Scotland, and Corra Foundation, and is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.