Tree and Woodland Grant Opportunities
There are lots of Tree and Woodland Grants available in Wales. You could get funding to plant a tree in your garden or create a whole woodland on your land. The grants are available for individuals, community groups, schools, farmers, and more.
Natural Resources Wales can give you advice if you're applying for a grant. Please visit Natural Resources Wales for more information. You can also contact WoodlandCreation.Hub@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk for pre-application advice.
| Grant Name | Information | Eligibility | Key Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Trust Grant for Landowners and Farmers | Grant to plant a single tree or a few trees on your land. | You must be a landowner or farmer in mainland UK. | Applications for November 2023 delivery are currently open. |
| Woodland Trust Grant for Schools and Community Groups | Grant to plant a single tree or a few trees on your land. | You must be a member of a school or community group in mainland UK. You must get permission from the landowner. | Applications for November 2023 delivery are currently open. |
| Welsh Government Woodland Creation Planning Scheme | Financial support to use a registered woodland planner to develop a woodland creation plan for an area of at least 0.25 hectares. | Available for farmers, other landowners and land managers in Wales applying for funding to use a registered woodland planner. The land must be in a low-sensitivity area. | Applications are currently open. |
| Welsh Government Woodland Creation Grant | This grant provides financial support for creating larger areas of woodland or small areas not suitable for the Small Grants - Woodland Creation Scheme. You will need to apply for the Woodland Creation Planning scheme and have a plan in place before you can apply for this scheme. | Farmers, land managers and other landowners can apply for the scheme. Applicants must have a verified Woodland Creation Plan before applying. The minimum area of land for an application is 0.25ha. There is no maximum area. | Applications are currently open and close on 15 September 2023. |
| The Tree Council: Branching Out | Branching Out provides grants ranging from £250 to £2,500 in value to establish trees, hedgerows, and orchards in the 2023/24 planting season. | Applications are open to community groups, schools, small registered charities, and Tree Warden Networks. | Applications are currently open and close on 3 December 2023. |