Trees, woodlands and forestry - Tree Production Innovation Fund
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs via the Forestry Commission
What it funds
About the fund TPIF is a competitive grant that supports projects that enhance or facilitate domestic tree production methods. Improving tree production will help meet the government’s target of increasing tree and woodland cover in England to 16.5% by 2050. TPIF encourages the development and adoption of new technologies and ways of working that will: improve the productivity and resilience of tree production practices improve the quality of seeds and trees produced ensure genetically diverse m
Who can apply
We welcome TPIF applications from a wide range of applicants, including: private sector nurseries, organisations and seed suppliers public bodies partnered with private sector third party organisations research institutes universities and colleges horticultural and agricultural growers private sector research and technology suppliers consortia new entrants to the sectorThe ‘lead applicant’ must be a UK-based business, sole trader or organisation.Applicants are encouraged to partner with industry (for example, tree or seed producers) where appropriate. Refer to the forest nurseries directory.Public bodies are required to partner with private sector third party organisations to be eligible for funding.Projects previously funded through TPIF are eligible and encouraged to apply.Forestry England and Forest Research are not eligible for grant funding under TPIF but may be subcontracted on behalf of eligible organisations to complete TPIF funded activities.
How to apply
Submit your application to tpif@forestrycommission.gov.uk by 11:55pm on 29 July 2026. You need to email us a completed: application formfinance spreadsheetproject timelineevidence of financial viability (if applicable) Find the TPIF application form and further guidance on how to complete the application form. Join our how to apply to TPIF webinar on 18 June 2026.
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