The AFE is now accepting applications for 2020 educational grants

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is accepting applications for its 2020 educational grants, and the deadline to apply is June 1. Educational grants help fund programs that are wide-reaching educational endeavors that solve industry needs and challenges and focus on attracting young people to the industry. Last year, the Endowment funded over $47,000 in educational grants.

Examples of programs funded through AFE educational grants:

• The National Floriculture Forum, which unites professors, extension specialists, graduate students, scientists and other industry leaders for a multi-day collaborative meeting that addresses important floriculture issues.

• National Industry Convention or Event Programs, collaborating and sponsoring national and state association educational programs.

• Seed Your Future, a national movement created to attract more talented young people to careers in horticulture and change the public perception of horticulture.

All requests are renewed on an annual basis with funding dependent on the amount of funds available.

Interested candidates can apply here.