Future Woodlands Scotland will open its Urban Forestry Fund for applications on 30^th September 2024. Deadline for applications for this round is 15^th November. Over the next ten years grants will be offered for tree planting and activities which enable long-term care and maintenance of trees and woodlands including:

• Urban forestry management;
• Research, education and skills development;
• Engagement and awareness-raising activities.

All projects must have a strong focus on urban Scotland and priority will be given to supporting projects where people are most in need of the benefits that trees deliver in line with the Tree Equity Score.

Two levels of funding will be available:

– Projects between £2,000 and £20,000.
– Projects between £20,000 and £100,000.

Funds can be used over a maximum of three years.

Applications are welcome from any not-for-profit registered or constituted body including community groups, state funded educational institutions, charities, community interest companies, development trusts, local authorities or partnerships made up of these organisations.

Full details are available on the Future Woodland’s Scotland website: Urban Forestry Programme.