Are you looking for scholarships to help with planting and caring for native plants in central Florida gardens and landscapes? If so, you're in luck! There are a number of organizations that offer grants and scholarships to support applied native plant conservation projects in Florida. Educators can also apply for grants to help support their horticulture and gardening programs in schools and youth programs. In this article, we'll explore some of the organizations that offer these scholarships, as well as the types of projects they support.
FNPS Conservation Grants
The Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS) offers conservation grants to support applied native plant conservation projects in Florida. These grants are available to individuals, organizations, and government agencies.Projects must be related to the conservation, restoration, or management of native plants or their habitats. Examples of eligible projects include research, education, habitat restoration, and land management.
Scholarships for K-12 Educators
K-12 educators can apply for mini-scholarships to expand and promote farm-to-school teaching in their communities. These scholarships are offered by a number of organizations, including the Phelps Foundation Trust Fund, Viva Florida Landscape Demonstration, and the Native American Schools Mini-Scholarship Program. Contact each organization for more information.Kimberley Lough
Kimberley Lough is an agricultural science teacher at a Title 1 high school in Southwest Florida.He earned a doctorate in Environmental Horticulture from the University of Florida and a degree in Plant Biology from the University of New Hampshire. Prior to his current position, he spent 15 years leading plant health care initiatives at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
Danielle Broch
Danielle Broch is a horticulture curator at the Atlanta Zoo. She is a native of Virginia Beach, Virginia and has been working with plants professionally for more than 20 years. Growing up in the family greenhouse business, Broch found her passion for plants and this industry.Marnie Schreiber
Marnie Schreiber is a marketing director at the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden in Pittsburgh.She has developed and directed the marketing initiatives of both institutions during periods of strong audience and revenue growth.
Aidan O'Connor
Aidan O'Connor is an environmental consultant who grew up on a farm in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. He attended the Mercersburg Academy and frequently visited the Philadelphia Flower Show. He earned a degree in Plant Biology from the University of New Hampshire and a doctorate in Environmental Horticulture from the University of Florida.These are just some of the organizations that offer scholarships to help with planting and caring for native plants in central Florida gardens and landscapes. If you're interested in applying for one of these scholarships, contact each organization for more information.
