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The International Tree Foundation provides financial support for community tree planting projects. They also provide expert consultation and advice for projects that need it. This may include help with project design, species selection, ground preparation, and so on.

The UK Community Tree Planting Programme aims to support community projects that will:

• Create and conserve indigenous trees and woodlands, forests, habitats and associated biodiversity
• Foster community engagement in tree planting to promote reforestation and to increase awareness of the importance of trees and forests to environmental and human well-being
• Encourage social cohesion and inclusion

The below criteria are essential for this round of funding: your project must:

• Be based in the UK
• Plant trees in public / publicly-accessible spaces: sites that are accessible to the public, including schools, parks, rights of way, and sites managed by community groups
• Plant indigenous tree species. This may include traditional fruit trees and ‘honorary natives' where appropriate
• Engage community members in tree planting and enjoying the benefits of woodlands
• Have clear plans for maintenance and sustainability

See the guidance notes on the Foundation website for full details.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant, Other resources

Type of cost:

Revenue

Fund award sizes

Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

To be eligible for funding from this round of the UK Community Tree Planting Programme:

• Your organisation must be community-based and/or have a social benefit e.g. a school, community group, social enterprise, non-governmental organisation, parish council, etc.
• You must have a bank account in the name of the applicant organisation
• You must have signed permission from the owner or manager of the land indicating that the project meets all legal requirements

When to apply

Applications are open. The main assessment round has now taken place, and further applications are considered on a first come, first served basis until the final deadline, subject to remaining funds. The programme runs annually. Groups who miss the deadline are still encouraged to submit an application or get in touch, as the funder finds it useful to have upcoming projects on file.

Next deadline: 11 Dec 2026

How to apply

Apply via the application portal on the website. You must register an account before you can access the form.

Contact information

Activites funded: Citizenship and community involvement Environment Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: Children Rural communities Local communities Young people Urban communities

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