Aims/priorities: The funding is for tree and hedge planting projects taking place during the 2024/25 winter planting season.
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 £2,500 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: 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 1 December 2024 (midnight).
Contact information: Email: info@treecouncil.org.uk
Website: Grant funding to support tree, hedgerow and orchard establishment