Forest Creation Grant
Funding
£1,500 – £1,000,000
Location
UK-wide
Applications
Open until 1 February 2027
This grant helps landowners and tenants plant trees and create woodland. It is for land within the National Forest or close to its boundary. Projects should deliver environmental, community, or economic benefits. Funding ranges from £1,500 to £1,000,000. The grant uses standard cost rates linked to national tree-planting and agri-environment schemes. The deadline to apply is 1 February 2027.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Land must be within or close to the National Forest boundary
- Projects must deliver environmental, community, or economic benefits
- Costs based on standard-cost rates linked to national tree-planting and agri-environment grants
This grant is for landowners and tenants with land in or near the National Forest area. It suits those wanting to plant trees, create woodland, or improve habitats. It is not for land outside the National Forest boundary.
Regions
No published award history for The National Forest Company, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from The National Forest Company, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Supports landowners and tenants within the National Forest or close to the boundary to create woodland, enhance habitats and deliver environmental, community and economic benefits through tree planting and forest creation projects. The grant uses standard-cost items with rates linked to nationally available tree-planting and agri-environment grants.
Apply through the National Forest Company. Check their application process as this grant may follow a structured submission route. The deadline is 1 February 2027.
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