Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust

The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust supports research and education in the field of ornamental horticulture. They award grants in five areas: Research, Public Gardens, Ornamental Plants, Publications, and Education.

Letters of Inquiry are due by June 14, 2024. If invited to submit, full applications will be due July 15th. Awards may be up to $25,000 but are more typically $20,000 or less.

Eligibility

This grant is open to registered nonprofit organizations in:

  • North America
  • South America
  • Central America
  • The Caribbean
  • Australia
  • New Zealand

Funding Limitations

Grant funds are for project support only and may not be used for:

  • General operating support
  • Endowments
  • Capital Campaigns

Funding Areas

Research

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Eligibile research needs may include:

  • Lab freezer
  • Research on the horticultural potential of plants in a specific region
  • Research on proper techniques and best practices for cultivating a specific group of plants

Public Gardens

Projects under this funding area should create, preserve, and/or maintain publicly accessible ornamental horticultural gardens. This might include:

  • Building home demonstration beds
  • Resurfacing trails for ADA accessibility and/or weather adaptability
  • Repairs following a natural disaster

Ornamental Plants

Projects under this funding area should promote environmentally responsible cultivation of ornamental horticultural plants. This might include:

  • Testing new species for invasiveness
  • Demonstrating the use of native ornamentals in public or home landscaping
  • Purchasing collections management software

Publications

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Grant funds may be used to publish books or other materials on ornamental horticulture, such as:

  • A guide to ornamentals appropriate for local and/or regional landscaping
  • A guide to best practices for disease and pest control
  • An online, publicly accessible horticultural inventory

Education

Grant funds may be used for formal or informal educational activities, such as:

  • Classes on home gardening
  • Internships
  • Construction or remodeling of educational facilities
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