Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support projects that establish trees outside of woodlands to create or enhance green spaces, using a range of tree types and planting methods, to support the Government’s Environmental Improvement Plan goal to increase England’s overall tree canopy from 14.5% to 16.5% of total land area by 2050.
Who can apply? The following can apply:
- Local authorities based in England such as county councils, unitary authorities, metropolitan or London boroughs, combined authorities, and district or city councils.
- Registered charities planning to undertake a project in England (with a turnover of more than £100,000).
Applicants must:
- Ensure that public liability insurance is in place for each planting event.
- Obtain written permission to plan on each site.
Grant amount: Between £10,000 and £40,000 are available.
Application process: TFor the 2026/27 planting season, there is a one-stage application process.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 31 October 2026, or until all funding has been allocated.
Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the Tree Council website.
Deadline: Saturday 31 October 2026.
Contact information: Email: grants@treecouncil.org.uk