International Tree Foundation - UK Community Tree Planting Programme

The International Tree Foundation's UK Community Tree Planting Programme pays for community projects that plant and care for native trees. It suits community groups and voluntary organisations that want to involve local people in planting woodlands or hedging.

The programme aims to conserve, restore and protect native trees, woodlands, forests, habitats and the wildlife that depend on them. It also backs projects that get communities involved in planting, help people understand why trees matter for the environment and for human well-being, and encourage social cohesion and inclusion.

Funding is based on the number of trees you plant. Community woodland and hedging projects can plant from 100 to 10,000 trees per year. The maximum price is equivalent to £2.15 per tree, and that includes tree protection and mulch. Projects also receive two maintenance grants, each equivalent to £0.10 per tree. These are paid in the first and second summers after planting.

Schools, community groups, social enterprises, non-governmental organisations and parish councils can apply. You need to be based in the UK and have a bank account in the organisation's name.

The deadline is 11 December 2026. One practical point to plan for: you must have signed permission from the owner or manager of the land, confirming that the project meets all legal requirements. It is worth sorting this out early, as it depends on someone else.

Guidance notes and an online application portal are on the International Tree Foundation's website. You can also email the team at programmes@internationaltreefoundation.org.

Official source: https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/international-tree-foundation-uk-community-tree-planting-programme-4. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.