Tree Production Capital Grant

WhenWhat willis the grantdeadline reopen for applications?

ApplicationsThe deadline for theapplications secondis round11.55pm ofon theTuesday TPCG30 haveJanuary now2024. closed.Applications Thereceived TPCGafter the deadline will reopennot forbe aconsidered.

DetailedYou guidanceare onwelcome how to apply canfor bethe foundTPCG in partnership with other organisations. In your application you should identify which organisation will be lead organisation.

If your application is successful, the Guidancelead toorganisation Applicantswill onbecome the Treethe Productionsole Capital Grantagreement Applicationholder Formand page.will Applicationsbe the sole recipient of grant funding upon receipt of valid claims. They will be responsible for the secondundertakings roundand obligations detailed in any grant agreement, in line with Terms and Conditions of funding. The contractual arrangements held between the TPCGlead haveorganisation nowand closed.their collaborators are not the responsibility of the Forestry Commission. The TPCGlead organisation will reopenhave forsole aresponsibility thirdfor roundonward disbursal of applicationsgrant soon.funding to collaborators, for example.

How do I apply?

To apply to the TPCG, you must submit a completed Application Form and Finance Spreadsheet to tpcg@forestrycommission.gov.uk by 11.55pm on Tuesday 30 January 2024. A single stage application process will be followed. ApplicationsThis mustis bea writtencompetitive ingrant English,and usingso theit formsis onpossible thethat Treenot Productionall Capitaleligible Grantapplications Applicationwill Formbe pagefunded.

In the Applicationapplication Form,form, you will be asked to provide details about:

• the project and the outputs expected
• how the project aligns with the scope of the grant and meets the aim to increase the quality, quantity, diversity and/or biosecurity of seedtree or saplingtree seed supply in England
• your approach to delivering the project and any delivery risks
• the cost of the project and how it represents value for money your organisation and for the taxpayer

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If you wish to amend your application before the published deadline or withdraw your application at any time, please email: tpcg@forestrycommission.gov.uk

If you consider the information contained within your application to be commercially sensitive, you must notify theus Forestry Commission of this when submitting your application.

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Furtherapplications Information

Applicantswith must declare if they have received, have applied for, or intend to apply for any other governmentparts funds.of government.

The Forestry Commission is not responsible for any losses, breakages or injuries incurred by the applicant whilst engaged in activities associated with the TPCG.

Neither the Forestry Commission nor its respective advisers, directors, officers, members, partners, employees, other staff or agents:

• makes any representation or warranty (express or implied) as to the accuracy, reasonableness, or completeness of this guidance; orguidance
• accepts any responsibility for the information contained in this guidance or for the fairness, accuracy or completeness of that information nor shall any of them be liable for any loss or damage (other than in respect of fraudulent misrepresentation) arising as a result of reliance on such information or any subsequent communication

EnquiriesContact us

YouIf canyou gethave furtherquestions helpabout from the ForestryTPCG Commissionor bythe emailingapplication yourprocess, enquiryplease tocontact us at tpcg@forestrycommission.gov.uk.

Find out how to make a complaint or appeal.

Contact the Forestry Commission

For more information or enquiries, please contact tpcg@forestrycommission.gov.uk.