Research Fund for Floriculture Projects
GrantID: 76221
Grant Funding Amount Low: $100,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $100,000
Summary
Grant support for research and educational projects focused on the floriculture and ornamental horticulture sector. It is offered through a long‑established foundation fund that now operates in partnership with a national endowment to continue its mission of advancing scientific understanding and practical innovation in plant‑related fields. Awards are made on a competitive basis each year to help move promising research forward. Research areas of interest include plant breeding and physiology, plant pathology, agricultural engineering, entomology, and economics or engineering topics connected to floriculture. Funding is intended to support work that will benefit the broader industry by expanding knowledge, improving practices, or informing education and extension efforts.
Grants are available to universities, colleges, and federal research institutions located throughout the United States. Individual researchers, faculty teams, and their institutions are eligible to apply, provided they submit proposals that outline clear objectives, methods, and expected benefits to the field. The selection process emphasizes projects of substantial importance and those that plan to make results accessible to the interested public. Equipment‑only requests may be considered if tied to a broader research plan. Awards are typically made for one‑year periods, with the possibility of renewal if progress is demonstrated and additional funding is justified.
Total amounts awarded each cycle vary but often include multiple awards totaling well over $100,000 in support across selected projects. Individual project funding levels depend on the scope and needs of the proposal. Previous funding rounds have supported efforts such as disease resistance research, sustainable growing practices, and diagnostic tool development. While the program does not provide funds directly to small businesses or individual growers, the research it funds can have downstream benefits for educators, extension professionals, growers, and the floriculture industry at large. The overall intent of the grant funds is to cultivate innovation, enhance scientific knowledge, and strengthen the floriculture research community across the U.S.
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