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Branching Out Fund

From The Tree Council

Small UK-wide grants for community tree and hedgerow planting, paid after planting is done. The fund opens in seasons and is currently closed, with a sign-up to hear when it reopens.

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

Closed

No call open right now

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from treecouncil.org.uk · branching out fund 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.

Successful applicants will be notified within 5-6 weeks of a completed submission.

Amount

£250 to £2,500 GBP

Per application.

Grants of between £250 and £2,500 are available per application.

Where

England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland: United Kingdom

Projects must be England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Who can apply

Community groups and NGOs

Branching Out is designed for community groups, schools, not-for-profits, residents associations, Tree Warden Networks, small charities and many more.

Rounds

Not found on the pages we read

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Reforestation and Community conservation

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

The call

Closed

Current round

Call page
Status

Closed

This fund is now closed.

Checked 2 Nov 2026Source: treecouncil.org.uk · branching out fund
Deadline

Not found on the call page

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Grants are paid after planting, on a claim form with receipts and photos as evidence of planting.

Grants will be paid after planting has taken place, upon submission of a claim form, receipts and evidence of planting (photos).

Checked 2 Nov 2026Source: treecouncil.org.uk · branching out fund

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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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