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Our Educational Grants Strengthen the Future of Floriculture
$70,000 Awarded in 2020-21 to 17 Programs Alexandria, Virginia, October 20th, 2021 – 17 programs will receive funding through our 2021-21 Educational Grants. The organizations, universities, and industry groups receiving grant funding offer a diverse array of...
Twenty-One Students Awarded AFE Scholarships
ALEXANDRIA, VA – October 13th, 2021 – The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has awarded 21 students with scholarships totaling $54,500. In this 2021 scholarship cycle, 57 applications were received and reviewed. AFE is aware the floral industry faces significant...
Memorial Tribute Established in Memory of Bob Williams
Volunteer Leader, Industry Champion, and Business Expert The American Floral Endowment (AFE) announces a new memorial tribute in memory of Robert “Bob” Williams II. Smithers-Oasis CEO Robin Kilbride, along with Red & Katie Kennicott of Kennicott Brothers...
New Officers and Chairmen Appointed to AFE Board
During our recent virtual Board of Trustee meeting on September 20, 2021, new Officers, Executive Committee members, and committee chairs were appointed. We are happy to recognize these individuals for their commitment to the floral industry and look forward to...
AFE Career Center Providing Vital Exposure for Industry Positions and Top Talent
The AFE Career Center is an industry-wide employment platform that connects floral businesses with eager job seekers. Since our launch in 2020, we have provided an intuitive space where employers can find an ideal candidate pool – offering convenient functionality to...
A Path to Success – Emma Lookabaugh Shares the Impact of AFE
Behind the work that the Endowment undertakes to provide for the floral industry are the moving stories of our impact. Back in 2014, a promising NC State graduate student and ornamental enthusiast was awarded the prestigious Paul Ecke Jr. Scholarship through AFE – her...
Pioneering a New Era of Nutritional Monitoring with Fert, Dirt, and Squirt
Nutritional disorders are among the many challenges greenhouse growers encounter during crop production. These disorders often develop when substrate pH or soluble salts [referred to as electrical conductivity (EC)] drifts above or below optimal ranges for plant...
The Endowment’s Involvement and Community Achievements at ASHS
The Endowment is pleased to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our community of industry members. From scholarship recipients to funded research projects, AFE’s network made a splash at the ASHS conference in Denver, Colorado. Ping Yu, a recent Ph.D....
Call for Applications: Paid Business Internships
Paid Internship Opportunities for Tomorrow's Business Leaders Applications Accepted Year-Round Completing internships prior to graduation is more important than ever and in today's climate finding the right opportunity is no easy task. In order to gain a competitive...
Call for Applications: Arizona Retail Florist Education Travel Grant 2021
Arizona Retail Florist Education Travel Grant Deadline Extended to December 17th, 2021 The Arizona Retail Florist Education Travel Grant was established in 2017 to assist florists from Arizona in traveling to national industry events for educational programs and to...
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New Mailing Address Announcement
We have changed our mailing address in an effort to receive mail more quickly and efficiently during these ever-shifting times. Please note AFE’s new mailing address below and forward all printed materials, checks, or other communications to this address:
American Floral Endowment
625 First Street, PMB 803
Alexandria, VA 22314
Your support is very important to us! If you have mailed us a donation and have not received an acknowledgement letter or the shipment was returned to you, please reach out to us at (703) 838-5211 or afe@endowment.org.
Our Educational Grants Strengthen the Future of Floriculture
$70,000 Awarded in 2020-21 to 17 Programs Alexandria, Virginia, October 20th, 2021 – 17 programs will receive funding through our 2021-21 Educational Grants. The organizations, universities, and industry groups receiving grant funding offer a diverse array of...
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- Floral Industry Internships – March 1st & October 1st
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- MS/Ph.D. Scholarships – February 1st
- James & Helen Phillip Floral Design Grant – March 1st
- Undergrad & Graduate Scholarships – May 1st
- Educational Grants – June 1st
- Research Applications – August 1st
- Travel Grant for Arizona Retailers – October 1st