Grant Information and Terms and Conditions:
The Woodland Trust is offering grants for community tree planting initiatives for this winter.If your community group is holding a tree planting event we can offer funding to help carry out your project. To be eligible you have to register your event on this website here .
How much is available?
Each group can apply for one grant of up to £100 for a tree planting event. If you are organising more than one event please contact us directly to discuss your project.
Who can apply?
Community groups, associations and not for profit organisations, for example; acommunity action group, local residents group, environmental action group, scouts, brownies, etc. (Please note this fund is not open to schools -however your may be interested in one of our free tree packs specifically for schools, more information here All groups must be based and operate within Great Britain.
What type of projects are applicable?
Tree planting projects organised by the community. The project should involve the planting of primarily native broadleaf trees, and are on sites that have all the necessary consents from the landowner for the planting activity. Please note we only fund projects taking place on publicly accessible land. We also do not fund events that are restricted, it needs to be open to all who wish to attend from the community.
What project costs does the grant cover?
The grant covers costs directly related to the tree planting project. For example;
- Purchase of native trees ( preferably small transplants rather than larger specimens)
- Maximum cost per tree of £5 (or contribution towards each tree purchased)
- Purchase of other tree planting materials
- Publicity costs
Criteria Checklist
Please ensure you meet the following criteria:
- You have registered your event with us
- You are a constituted community group
- You have a bank account
- You have insurance cover for your activities
- The event will involve the planting of primarily broadleaf trees (70%)
- It is publicly accessible land
- The wider community can attend, eg it isn’t a restricted event, it’s open to all
- You have the landowner’s consent
- It is on land suitable for tree planting
- You have a plan for the maintenance of the trees once planted
Timescales
Applications will be judged monthly and decisions made soon after. Successful applicants will receive a grant one month before the date of your event. The grants are offered on a first come first serve basis.
Reporting procedure
When the event has taken place we require a short report (no more than one sheet of A4) summarising:
1.What the money was spent on and what happened at the event.
2.Number of people involved and trees planted
3.Copy of receipts for the items purchased.
4.Photos of the event would also be welcome.
Please submit reports no later than 4 weeks after the event has taken place.
For further information or any queries you have on the grant please contact the Woodland Trust on 01476 581101.
