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Urban Forestry Challenge Fund

From Future Woodlands Scotland

Grants of GBP 2,000 to 100,000 for urban tree planting, urban woodland creation and greening projects in Scotland, run by community groups, charities and local authorities. The next round is expected in early 2027.

Summary in our words. Each fact below shows the funder’s own words and links to its page.

Upcoming

Expected to open early 2027

The funder says: “Applications reopen in early 2027.”

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from futurewoodlands.org.uk · urban forestry unless marked. Checked 2 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

Step 3: Submit your application Ready to go? Please note the online form must be completed in one sitting

Amount

£2,000 to £100,000 GBP

Small projects: £2,000 to £20,000 for local tree planting or green space improvements Larger projects: £20,000 to £100,000 for more ambitious urban forestry or woodland projects

Where

Urban areas in Scotland: United Kingdom

Projects must focus on urban areas in Scotland

Who can apply

Community groups, NGOs, Government bodies and Social enterprises

Community groups and development trusts State-funded schools and education providers Local authorities Registered charities and community interest companies

Rounds

Not found on the pages we read

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Urban nature and Reforestation

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

The call

Upcoming

Next round

Expected early 2027
Call page
Status

Upcoming

Applications reopen in early 2027.

Checked 2 Nov 2026Source: futurewoodlands.org.uk · urban forestry
Opens

Expected early 2027

Applications reopen in early 2027.

Checked 2 Nov 2026Source: futurewoodlands.org.uk · urban forestry
Deadline

Not found on the call page

Ready to apply to Next round?Go to the funder’s call page

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Not found on the pages we read

Something wrong?

Every fact above links to the page we read it from. If a deadline, amount or rule has changed, tell us and we will check it against the funder’s page.

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