Funding

Forestry Commission Scotland

The Forestry Commission provide details of the grants managed and administered that apply to private forestry in Scotland.

More about funding opportunities from the Forestry Commission Scotland

Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP)

The SRDP is a programme of economic, environmental and social measures designed to develop rural Scotland from 2007 to 2013. Individuals and groups may seek support to help deliver the Government's strategic objectives in rural Scotland.

More about the Scottish Rural Development Programme on the Scottish Government website

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

The DEFRA website provides information on funding schemes for the forestry sector. They also provide details of other Government websites offering grants.

More about funding opportunities from DEFRA

Scottish Forestry Trust

The Scottish Forestry Trust is a registered charity that supports UK forestry projects in research, education and training.

More about funding opportunities from the Scottish Forestry Trust

General funding

Find information on generic funding and grants available for Scottish businesses, including:

  • Innovation and research and development (R&D) grants, including SMART: SCOTLAND and our R&D grant
  • Grants for investment projects: Regional Selective Assistance (RSA)
  • Scottish Investment Bank's equity and loan fund portfolio, which includes the Scottish Seed Fund, Scottish Co-investment Fund, Scottish Venture Fund and Scottish Loan Fund 
  • Other sources of general funding

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