Grant News
The Tree Council has announced that its Branching Out Fund is open for applications, offering small grants to support community tree planting projects across the UK.
Grants of £250 to £2,500 are available for projects in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Eligible applicants include community groups, schools, colleges, universities, Tree Warden Networks, parish or town councils, tenants’ and residents’ associations, community-funded nurseries or care homes, community interest companies limited by guarantee, and small registered charities.
Applicants must have written permission for the planting site.
Funding is intended for trees, hedging, hedgerow trees and orchards, together with establishment items such as guards, ties, stakes, mulch, peat-free compost and some irrigation equipment.
The Tree Council is looking for strong community involvement, good value, local knowledge and clear aftercare plans, with larger requests expected to show broader project design and volunteer-led delivery.
Professional labour, heavy equipment hire and peat-based products are not normally funded.
The deadline is midnight on 19 July 2026, although the fund may close earlier if all money is allocated.
Successful applicants are usually notified within five to six weeks, and all funded planting must be completed and claimed by 14 March 2027
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