Agriculture & Rural
Verified source: GOV.UK Apply for a GrantLast verified 6 Jun 2026Woodland Creation Planning Grant
The Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG) offers funding for the production of a UKFS-compliant woodland creation design plan.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Up to £30,500
- Deadline
- 31 Mar 2027
- Region
- England
- Business type
- Small businesses & SMEs
Plain English summary
This grant provides funding of up to £30,500 to help landowners and managers create woodland design plans. It covers costs for desk-based assessments and detailed design plans, with additional payments for specialist surveys if needed. The grant aims to support the creation of new woodlands in England.
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Who this is best for
- Small businesses & SMEs
- Organisations based in England
- Projects aligned with agriculture & rural
- Teams seeking funding around Up to £30,500
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Organisations based outside England
- Large enterprises above SME thresholds
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- Crown bodies and Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs) are not eligible for funding through WCPG.
- You must plan to create woodland that is located in England, a minimum of 5 hectares or more in total size.
- If the proposed woodland is split into different blocks, each block must meet the definition of woodland set out by the National Forest Inventory: a minimum area of 0.5 hectares and a minimum width of 20 metres.
Official source
Funding body
GOV.UK Apply for a Grant
Last verified
6 Jun 2026
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