Grants for Research and Education in Floriculture and Horticulture

Grants for Research and Education in Floriculture and Horticulture is sponsored by Unspecified (listed on The Grant Portal). Research grants for projects that address challenges and opportunities within the floriculture and horticulture industries across the United States.

## Advancing the Floral Industry Through Innovative Research We are committed to supporting innovative research that advances the floral industry. The work and expertise of university researchers are extremely important to us and the future of floriculture! AFE-funded research solves scientific challenges posed by disease, pests, and other environmental issues.

**This research benefits not only growers but every segment of the industry down to the consumer. ** Because there are always more funding requests than funding, each proposal will be evaluated for potential benefit to the industry. We encourage researchers to review the research priorities listed below.

**Our priorities are focused on all floricultural crops, including fresh-cut flowers and greens, flowering and foliage potted plants, bedding plants, and perennials. Projects benefiting any industry segment, from grower to the consumer will be considered for funding.

** * Sustainable Production and Handling Practices Including Water Use Efficiency, Growing Media, and Plastic Alternatives * Production and Postharvest Technology Leading to Labor Saving and Improved Product Quality and Consumer Experience * Biocontrol of Pests and Diseases * Advanced Breeding Technology, including CRISPR * Long-Term Storage and Shipping Conditions for Cut Flowers * Postharvest Technology for Foliage, Cut Flowers, Bedding, and Potted Plants * Botrytis Control and Management * Thrips Control and Management * Emerging Pest and Disease Issues ## Deadline August 1 Annually ### Floriculture Research Funding Application If you have any questions about the application, research proposal process, AFE’s priority areas, or a project idea, please contact us at **afe@endowment.

org**. In this webinar, learn more about the application process for AFE research proposals. ##### Topics covered include: * Application Timeline, from Submission to Notification * Overview of our Online Application Portal * Research Priorities: What Makes a Good Proposal?

* Requirements for Funded Projects ## Tips for Submitting a Strong Research Proposal AFE Research Coordinator, Laura Barth, sat down with Dr. John Dole and Dr. Michelle Jones, two outstanding researchers and recipients of AFE funding, to discuss practical tips, insights, and lessons they’ve learned to make your research proposal stand out.

If you have any questions about the application, research proposal process, AFE’s priority areas, or a project idea, please get in touch with AFE at **afe@endowment. org. ** All proposals are reviewed by the AFE Research Committee for industry relevance and by industry reviewers, including the Society of American Florists Growers Council.

Proposals that rank the highest from these industry reviews will then be selected for academic and peer review to determine final funding. _If you are a researcher interested in becoming a peer reviewer, please **get in touch** with AFE. We are always seeking new reviewers in specialty fields.

_ * **Click here to download the Progress Report & Continuing Projects Funding****Request**[](https://endowment. org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2022-ProgressReptContdFundingFormFinal.

pdf)**Form** * **Click here to download the Final Report Guidelines** * **Click here to see Final Research Reports** * **Click here to see Currently Funded Research** AFE is committed to supporting research that advances the industry and combats current challenges. This research benefits every segment of the industry. We welcome new research proposal applications by August 1st of each year.