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

The  fund is managed by the charity, Future Woodlands Scotland who were founded in 2012 to fund innovative thinking for trees and native woodlands.  Their work spans rural and urban spaces, from research to action.

Through their Urban Forestry Programme, they provide funding for tree planting and greening projects through the Urban Forestry Challenge Fund.

Areas with the  fewest trees are prioritised and 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 launched on 24 November 2025, offering new opportunities for urban greening projects and tree planting initiatives and community councils are encouraged to share information with their communities.

Download the information and guidance booklet for more info.