Deadline: 15-Jul-22
The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust is offering grants to support education and research in ornamental horticulture through grants to botanical gardens, arboreta, universities, and other charitable organizations strongly-aligned with its funding interests.
Funding Information
- The maximum grant awarded by the Trust is $25,000, however, grants normally do not exceed $20,000. Grants may be approved for full or partial funding of the requested amount.
- The grant period during which funds should be used is the calendar year. For example, for grants awarded in November 2022, the grant period will be January 1 to December 31, 2023. It is expected that funds will be spent during this year.
Activities
- Research: The advancement of research in ornamental horticulture and the publication of the results of such research. Examples include:
- trial/evaluation gardens for horticultural potential of selected plants in a region
- discerning appropriate cultural techniques and best horticultural practices for a specific group of plants
- laboratory freezer for DNA samples
- Public Gardens: Assisting in the creation, development, preservation, and maintenance of gardens accessible to the public for educational purposes. Examples include:
- new or revised home demonstration gardens or beds
- resurfacing garden trails for all-weather accessibility or ADA compliance
- damage remediation following a natural disaster
- Ornamental Plants: Promotion of the environmentally responsible introduction, cultivation, and distribution of plants which have ornamental horticultural value. Examples include:
- testing potential new ornamentals for invasiveness
- promotion and demonstration of the use of local native ornamentals in local or home landscaping
- collections management software for ornamentals
- Publications: Assisting in the publication of books or other works relating to ornamental horticulture. Examples include:
- guide to appropriate ornamentals for local and regional landscaping
- guide to best practices for controlling diseases and pests in ornamentals
- online publication of horticultural inventory for public access
- Education: Informal and/or formal educational activities that further ornamental horticulture. Examples include:
- classes and workshops on developing and maintaining home gardens
- garden signage that notes cultural requirements, water- or fire-wise properties, or aesthetic attributes of plants
- horticultural internships
- construction or remodeling of educational facilities
Eligibility Criteria
The Trust supports projects and activities in:
- North America
- South America
- Central America
- the Caribbean
- Australia
- New Zealand
For more information, visit https://smithht.org/grant-seekers