Application and reporting deadlines

The Scottish Forestry Trust has three funding review and approval periods each year, covering:

  • New applications including concept notes and full applications.
  • Progress reports from existing grant holders.

Each cycle has a corresponding submission deadline, followed by a meeting of the Projects and Research Committee (PRC) to assess applications and make recommendations. A subsequent Trustee meeting considers these recommendations and makes formal funding decisions.

The meeting and application schedule for 2026 and 2027 is available to download here. This includes the relevant submission deadlines and meeting dates.

Submitting an application

New applications should be submitted by email to the Executive Director, by the deadline shown in the relevant meeting schedule.

Following consideration by the Projects and Research Committee (PRC), applicants may be contacted if further information or clarification is required before Trustees make a final decision.

Submitting progress reports

Approved projects must submit progress reports by the deadlines specified in the relevant meeting schedule. If the deadline differs from the reporting date indicated in your individual contract, please contact the Administration Officer to confirm when your report is due.

Reports should be emailed to the Executive Director.

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.