Virginia Nursery & Landscape Horticulture Research Fndn Inc

How to apply

This foundation reports that it only funds pre-selected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.

PROPOSALS ARE RECEIVED VIA EMAIL. THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL MUST BE ORIGINAL AND DEAL WITH THE GROWTH, CULTIVATION, HARVEST, DISEASES OR PESTS OF PLANTS OF HORTICULTURAL INTEREST, BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR NURSERIES, GARDEN CENTERS, LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE, WATER RECYCLING/CONSERVATION, NEW EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGIES, ETC. THE PROPOSALS SHOULD: STATE CLEARLY THE PURPOSE OF THE RESEARCH INCLUDING ANY HOPED FOR BENEFITS TO THE NURSERY TRADE. EXPLAIN THE NEED FOR THIS PARTICULAR WORK IN THE LIGHT OF ANY PRIOR WORK. LIST THE MATERIALS AND METHODS THAT WILL BE USED. SHOW SPECIFICALLY HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE USED. IT IS REQUIRED THAT RECIPIENTS OF FUNDING IN PRIOR YEARS SUBMIT RESULTS, OR PROGRESS REPORTS, TO THE FOUNDATION BEFORE MAKING FURTHER REQUESTS FOR FUNDING.

Deadlines: DECEMBER 5, EACH CALANDAR YEAR.

Restrictions: IT IS THE POLICY OF THE FOUNDATION THAT NO OVERHEAD MONEY BE TAKEN FROM FUNDS DONATED FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS.

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