CLIMATE tech startup Glafos has announced the launch of Grant, an AI-powered assistant designed to simplify the process of sourcing and applying for tree-related grants in England.
The UK government committed over £500 million for woodland creation between 2020 and 2025 as part of its Nature for Climate Fund, but actual tree-planting rates have fallen significantly short of targets.
A key factor in this underperformance is the complexity of the grant landscape, which this new tool is designed to navigate.
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Triin Uustalu, the CEO and co-founder of Glafos, said: “Grant is that single point of access, cutting through the noise and complexity of the funding landscape to provide clear, actionable information.
“Without specialist knowledge, deciphering grant documentation and requirements, often packed with jargon and bureaucratic language, is nearly impossible. With Grant, all landowners, whether they’re managing one acre or hundreds, have access to user-friendly advice.”
While Grant is not a replacement for professional advice, it is designed to serve as a crucial first step in making information more accessible.
During onboarding, Grant gathers relevant location-based information and creates a personalised dashboard with tailored grant options, suggested prompts, materials and guidance.
Currently, Grant can provide information on all major tree-related funding programmes in England and plans to expand coverage to the rest of the UK in the coming months. The freemium beta version is accessible at www.askgrant.co.uk.
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