Why support arts and creativity?
Supporting arts and creativity is crucial for fostering connections with woodlands and the wider National Forest. Not everyone feels confident accessing outdoor spaces, but through creative expression, we can encourage new audiences to explore, engage with, and appreciate nature. Art provides a universal language that surpasses barriers, inspiring curiosity and appreciation for the natural world.
Available advice
Our team is always happy to discuss ideas for potential projects and how these can connect to the National Forest.
Apply for funding
Arts Grants of up to £3,000 are available to support the National Forest creative community to develop and pilot new projects inspired by the National Forest.
Applications are welcome from artists, creative practitioners, arts organisations and community groups that are based within the National Forest or that can demonstrate an existing connection to the National Forest through previous experience of working with communities, organisations or sites within the area.
The grant application window is normally open between the end of October to December for project delivery between February and September, but you can register your interest in advance by using our application form.
