Programme Development Fund

Owners and managers of key strategic sites, organisations, charities, local authorities, companies or individuals within the Forest area can apply for a range of funds. These include works relating to site development, access & conservation (e.g orchards and hedgerows), heritage, communities, partnerships and management.

Grants are typically available up to a maximum of 50% of the costs. In exceptional circumstances, on sites owned in part or whole by the National Forest Company, additional grant aid beyond this 50% level may be available.

Grants are not available for core-funding expenses such as staff wages, rents or on-going maintenance costs.

Please note that only projects which directly benefit The National Forest are eligible for grant assistance.

For more information and details of how to apply for this fund please contact: