ACVO Opportunities
Funding
The Urban Forestry Challenge Fund
About this fund
The Urban Forestry Challenge Fund provides grants of up to £100,000 for projects that support the 3-30-300 rule:
3: Everyone should be able to see at least three trees from home, school or work
30: Every neighbourhood should have at least 30% tree canopy cover
300: Everyone should live within 300 metres of quality greenspace
We prioritise areas with the fewest trees, guided by Tree Equity Tool, so that trees and green spaces benefit the people and places that need them most.
In its first year, the Urban Forestry Challenge Fund supported 12 projects across Scotland. Three are already planting over 5,000 trees, while others are laying the groundwork to help urban forestry thrive in the years ahead.
The next round will launch on 24 November 2025, offering new opportunities for urban greening projects and tree planting initiatives.
Looking for support with funding?
Identifying funding opportunities and writing grant applications can seem overwhelming, especially when the future sustainability of your group is dependent on gaining funding support.
Our supportive Funding Officer, Claire Shaw, can help your organisation with every step of the funding application process, from carrying out funding searches to proofreading your application.
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The Urban Forestry Challenge Fund
