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: This fund operates a two-stage application process. Groups must first submit an expression of interest, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted projects will then be invited to complete a full application.
Expressions of interest will be accepted between 10 June 2025 and 31 October 2025, or until all funding has been allocated.
Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Guidance notes are available from the Tree Council website.
Deadline: Friday 31 October 2025.
Contact information: Email: grants@treecouncil.org.uk