SPGS support is divided into 3 main categories.

1) Financial support for commercial scale growers; i.e 25ha-500ha.

2) Community support. Here we provide seedlings to small scale growers in communities (Min.20 members). These are usually small land holders with areas ranging between 0.5- 5ha. Read more about SPGS community support.

3) Woodlot support. We support private and government institutions such as Schools, Churches, Prisons, Hospitals NGOs and CBOs, to establish plantations purposely for fuel wood production. Read more about SPGS woodlot support.

Applying for financial support

To apply for financial support, one MUST have a minimum plantable area of 25ha. 500ha is the maximum we can support per contract.

• One is then required to submit a technically sound Forest Management Plan drawn according to our guidelines. Read more in FAQ page 13-14. The management plan covers operational plans as well as social and environmental issues.
• Copies of proof of land ownership should be attached to the management plan. i.e. land title, purchase agreements, endorsement letters from the LCs) or if planting on a Central Forest Reserve, attach a copy of your tree planting permit from the National Forestry Authority.
• For companies, copies of the company’s memorandum, articles of association and certificate of registration should be submitted.
• A directional mp to the proposed planting site is required.
• A cover letter applying for the grant should be attached. This should include full contact details of the applicant.
• Deliver hard copies (one of each) of the above documents to the SPGS office. See contact details here

Applying for community support

The interested community is required to submit their letter of application with the following information:

• A list of community members and the area/size of land each member wishes to plant. Each member can be supported up to a maximum of 5ha (12 acres) over a period of 2 years.
• Description of the organizational structure of the group/community.
• For a formally registered group, provide copies of registration certificate and the constitution of the group.
• Description of location of the area i.e. name of village, parish, subcounty, county and district. Include a directional map.
• For those planting on Central Forest Reserve, attach a copy of your tree planting permit from the National Forestry Authority.
• Provide proper contact address: i.e Telephone number, Postal address and email address.
• Deliver hard copies (one of each) of the above documents to the SPGS office. See contact details here

To read more about the SPGS community support download the Community Planting Guideline here

Applying for woodlot support

• Minimum area; 5ha, maximum 25ha.
• Submission of a formal letter of application to SPGS giving a brief profile of the institution.
• Copies of proof of land ownership.
• Deliver hard copies (one of each) of the above documents to the SPGS office. See contact details here
• Read more about the SPGS woodlot support here