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CORRA - Enabling Neighbourhoods and Communities Fund 
What is it?
The £500k Enabling Neighbourhoods and Communities Fund is for groups across Scotland who are rooted in their community, who are connecting and supporting people within their local community. It aims to reach those groups who have received little/or no emergency funding during the pandemic and need a small amount of money to help them continue to deliver their support.
The Fund aims to specifically reach groups who:
  • Have strong local relationships.
  • Help increase the wellbeing and social connections for communities. 
The fund will be open for 12 months and provide grants of £1,000-2,000 up to a maximum of £5,000.
Funding will be unrestricted so that groups can use the money in the best way to support local need. 
Who can apply?
Community groups, membership groups, voluntary groups, social enterprises, and charities who:
•      Have local people leading the delivery of support/activities for the benefit of their community.
•      Provide support or activities for their community at no charge and/or small fee.
•      Have a volunteer management committee.
•      State any potential profits are used to benefit the local community and/or other charitable purposes. 
To apply you will need to be constituted and you will be asked for a copy of your constitution with your application. Groups that have only formed recently, such as during the last year, can apply. Help is available on how to draw up a constitution if your group doesn’t have one. 
Your group will also need to have a UK bank account and you will be asked for a copy of the most recent bank statement. 
How can the funding be used?
Groups will be able to use the money to continue or ensure the support and activities they offer will be available for their community. Examples of what funds could cover:
  • Providing ongoing support to local people impacted by coronavirus (e.g. social connections/ shopping).
  • Helping pay for volunteer expenses.
  • Covering rental for accessing community space (when restrictions are lifted and access to space is allowed).
  • Planning future activities during school holiday periods.
  • Helping volunteers and community members stay safe (e.g. PPE, training). 
How to apply?
You will need to complete a short online application that will ask for:
  • Information about the group.
  • Contact details for a member of the group. 
  • How the group supports their community.
  • How much money the group is looking for.
  • How the money will be used. 
If the community/voluntary group does not have a constitution or does not have their own bank account. They may still be able to apply through a ‘Buddy Organisation’. The buddy organisation will have their own constitution, bank account, and operate within the same local community. The buddy will need to know the group applying and can accept the monies on behalf of the group. Your local Third Sector Interface will also be able to help you find a ‘Buddy Organisation’ and you can contact them at: support@argylltsi.org.uk 
Assistance from Corra will be available if groups are having difficulties in understanding or completing the form or ‘buddy approach’. 
Groups who are looking for a buddy must:
  • Be formed by at least two people who make decisions (e.g. organise/co-ordinate support/activities).
  • Have local people leading the delivery of support/activities for the benefit of their community.
  • Provide support or activities for their community at no charge/small fee.
  • Confirm that no potential profits are for individual gain (i.e. any potential profits are used to benefit the local community and/or other charitable purposes).  
What happens next
Once the application is received Corra will send an email acknowledging receipt. Corra will review the application to ensure it meets criteria and is eligible for support. Should there be any questions or missing information someone from Corra will be in touch. 
Corra will aim to provide a decision within two weeks of receiving the form. 
If successful, the group will receive an email advising them of the grant offer and payment information.  The email will also tell groups about the monitoring requirements and potential follow-up call on the benefit the grant made to the community.  
If unsuccessful, the group will receive an email advising why the application did not fit the criteria and why they did not receive support. 
Who can’t apply?
  • Groups that are currently in receipt of Scottish Government Coronavirus Recovery and/or Emergency funding.
  • Individuals. 
  • Sole traders. 
Other information
Further details about the fund and the online application form will be made available on the Corra Foundation website at www.corra.scot
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      • New Idea Support
    • Grants & Funding
    • Trustees' Week 2020
    • Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
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    • Have Your Say Nationally
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    • Training and Events
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      • pvg
    • Saltire Awards
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    • Volunteer of the Year 21
    • Volunteering Framework
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  • Training & Employability
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