UK government grant from Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs / Forestry Commission – Defra Trees Programme

England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)

Open. Closes 31 March 2030 at midnight (in 3 years 5 months)
  • Businesses can apply
Funder
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs / Forestry Commission – Defra Trees Programme
Kind
UK government grant
Each award
Up to £2 million
Closes
31 March 2030 at midnightin 3 years 5 months

What it funds

England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) supports the establishment of new woodlands and is administered by the Forestry Commission. The ‘Find a grant’ tool requires a ‘closing date’ to be specified – 31 March 2030 reflects the period EWCO funding is currently confirmed until, rather than a known closure date. EWCO is funded through the Defra Trees Programme.

From the Find a Grant listing.

Who can apply

  • Find a Grant lists these applicant types: Personal / Individual, Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector, Local authority.

Key dates

  • Opens1 June 20215 years 5 months ago
  • Closes at midnight31 March 2030in 3 years 5 months

Dates as the Find a Grant listing gives them. Relative dates count from 26 October 2026.

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