Floriculture Research Funding Application

Application forms are due no later than August 1. Applications must be submitted using the online submission form, and additional materials requested uploaded through the platform. The first review and notification process will be completed by mid-November.

Special Note:  AFE requires that all funds for research and educational grants be used for the funded project. No funds may be used to cover indirect or overhead costs.

Applications that rank the highest by industry review will go on to be peer-reviewed.

All researchers will be notified by October 1 of the status of their application, and if it was selected for peer review. If selected, an independent scientific peer review will be carried out. Final selection of research applications to be funded will be determined no later than January 15. This allows the researcher time for the recruitment of graduate students to take place in the spring.

Funding for research projects is administered in two phases. One-half of the annual funding is distributed in July/August and the other half in January.

For projects funded by AFE, there is a progress report due annually, and a final research report due at the end of the project.

Progress Report & Continuing Projects Funding Request

• The Continuing Projects Funding Request has been incorporated into the Progress Report Application and is due by June 1. Continuing project funding is subject to review by the Board of Trustees and is contingent on the availability of funds. Final funding will be announced after the Endowment’s Annual Meeting in August. All documents must follow guidelines, or they will be returned.

Final Special Research Report

• A Final Project Report is required for all projects that are terminated. The report must summarize the results of the project, its scientific accomplishments and its impact on the industry. The report(s) are due within 30 days of the termination of the project. See Final Report Guidelines for more information.