Aims/priorities: The funding is for tree and hedge planting projects taking place during the 2023/24 winter planting season.
- Improve the environment in town and country by promoting the planting and conservation of trees and woods throughout the United Kingdom.
- Disseminate knowledge about trees and their management.
- Act as a forum for organisations concerned with trees, to identify national problems and to provide initiatives for cooperation.
Each November, the Tree Council organises National Tree Week at the start of the tree planting season. National Tree Week is the UK's largest annual tree planting campaign and a nationwide festival of trees. Its purpose is to raise public awareness of trees and to encourage tree planting and good management.
Who can apply? Funding can be awarded to:
- Schools.
- Further education colleges and universities.
- Constituted community groups.
- Childcare nurseries or care homes (charity or community funded).
- Tenants and residents associations.
- Parish/town councils/community councils.
- Tree Warden networks (preference will be given to a Tree Council member network).
- Community interest companies (limited by guarentee).
- Small registered charities.
Groups must have a bank account registered in the name of the applicant organisation, into which the grant can be paid.
Grant amount: Between £250 and £2,000 are available.
Grants will be paid after planting has taken place and upon submission of a claim form, receipts and photos (evidence of planting).
Application process: Funding is limited, and applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Successful applicants should be notified within five weeks of a complete submission.
Applications for less than £500 are likely to be processed more quickly.
Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the Tree Council website.
Deadline: Sunday 3 December 2023.
Contact information: Email: info@treecouncil.org.uk
Website: Our grants - The Tree Council