Corra Foundation

Corra Foundation funds grassroots organisations across Scotland tackling poverty, disadvantage, and inequality. Their programmes support community development, mental health in very remote rural areas, and racial equity through grants for organisations led by and working with Black and racially minoritised communities. They also fund work supporting people affected by drug use, including mental and physical health initiatives. The foundation supports core costs and unrestricted funding, alongside smaller, simpler grants for unconstituted groups. All funded work must take place in Scotland.

Registered charities, community groups, CICs, social enterprises, and unincorporated associations based in Scotland are eligible. Unconstituted groups can apply for smaller grants. The foundation prioritises organisations led by and working with Black and racially minoritised communities, people affected by drug use, and communities in very remote rural areas. They generally seek organisations with modest incomes and a strong local focus. There are no religious restrictions.

Corra Foundation does not fund work that takes place outside Scotland. They also do not support organisations with larger annual incomes for their thematic grant programmes, focusing instead on smaller, grassroots organisations.

The foundation offers a mix of one-off and multi-year grants, often unrestricted and covering core costs. They use a trust-based, relational approach and welcome unsolicited applications. Their smaller grants involve a simplified application process, while thematic programmes provide longer-term, flexible support.