Application and reporting deadlines

Applications are formally considered at Trustee meetings held in December, April and September of each year.  This requires the submission of applications by defined dates in October, February and May respectively.

The schedule of meetings for 2025 are available to download here. Dates for 2026 will be issued in September 2025.

All progress reports for approved projects, should be submitted by email to the Executive Director by the reporting deadlines shown in your individual contracts.

New applications should be submitted by the deadline shown in downloadable meeting schedule for the year.  All applications should be submitted by email to the Executive Director.

New applicants may be contacted after the date of the Projects and Research Committee meeting should any supplementary information or clarification be required before Trustees finally make a formal decision.

Highlighted Projects

The Scottish Forestry Trust SCIO is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Scottish Charity No. SC053147). The Scottish Forestry Trust was established in 1983 by a gift of share capital, and our role is to provide funds by way of grants, to support research, education and training throughout the UK.  Since our establishment, we have provided nearly £2.7m to fund over 190 projects ranging from supporting post graduate industry applied research, social and environmental forestry, policy formulation and broader public education and awareness.