Schemes & Funds

The Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) delivers Pillar 2 of the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). It funds economic, environmental and social measures for the benefit of rural Scotland. Visit the Scottish Government Rural Payments and Services page for a list of current schemes

Forestry Grant Scheme

The Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) will support:
- the creation of new woodlands – contributing towards the Scottish Government target of 18,000 hectares of new woodlands per year from 2024/25;
- the sustainable management of existing woodlands.

You can apply for support under eight categories, two for the creation of woodland and six for the management of existing woodland.

For more information, visit the Scottish Government Rural Services and Payments page.