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The Tree Council and Network Rail are once again working in partnership to support a new season of community tree planting. They invite applications for funding to support impactful community tree planting projects.

Priorities are :

• Clear community benefit and involvement, such as volunteering, education, or wellbeing initiatives
• Improvements in biodiversity at the planting site
• Clear understanding of site suitability for tree planting, based on site-specific considerations
• Thoughtful tree selection following “right tree, right place” principles, supported by a detailed planting plan
• Use of UK-sourced and grown trees, preferably native species from local or community nurseries and/or those that are Plant Healthy certified
• Comprehensive establishment and aftercare plan, including a commitment to maintain the trees and site for a minimum of three years
• Willingness to provide content for external communications purposes
• Commitment to participate in monitoring and evaluation activities post planting

All projects to be completed by 1 March 2026.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

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Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital

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Minimum:

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Who can apply

Local authorities; Charities & other NGOs; Community groups; Education institutions; Individual landowners.

Each project must:

• be in England, Scotland or Wales
• be not for profit
• plant in publicly accessible, publicly visible, or in community-used spaces to ensure broad benefit

When to apply

Now open. Round 1 closing date: midnight on 31 July 2025 (funding decisions announced approximately 6-8 weeks after the closing date)

Next deadline: 31 Jul 2025

How to apply

Apply via online form on the Tree Council website.

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Activites funded: Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Environment Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: General public

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