Grant or payment · England
Trees Outside Woodland Fund 2026/27
Grants for trees and supporting items outside woodland, such as hedgerow trees, orchards and green spaces.
- From
- The Tree Council (with Defra)
- How much
- £10,000 to £40,000 per application.
- Who can apply
- Councils in England and registered charities with income over £100,000. Farmers cannot apply directly but can host projects.
- Closes
- 31 October 2026
What you’ll need
- Applicant must be a council or charity
How to apply
- Apply online on the Tree Council page
Closes 31 October 2026 or when money runs out. Part-funded by Defra.
Similar schemes
- Trees for your farm (agroforestry) OpenWoodland TrustFunded agroforestry with a farm visit and a tailored design for shelter, soil and water.
- England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) Open all yearForestry CommissionPays to plant new woodland, plus yearly maintenance and extra one-off payments for public benefits.
- MOREwoods Open all yearWoodland TrustSite visit, woodland design, trees and protection, and funding for new woodland of at least half a hectare.
- National Forest tree planting and habitat grants Open all yearNational Forest CompanyGrants and advice to plant woodland from 0.25 ha up to landscape scale, and to manage woodland and farmland habitats.
- Northern Forest - Trees for Climate Open all yearNorthern Forest partnership (Woodland Trust, Community Forest Trust and four community forests)Up to full funding and free advice for woodland, wood pasture, agroforestry and trees outside woods across the Northern Forest.
- PA3 Woodland management plan 2026 Open all yearForestry Commission / RPAOne-off payment towards writing a 10-year woodland management plan that meets the UK Forestry Standard.
Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1. Always read the official page before you apply.