Noticias
2024-25 Grants Empowering Floral Industry Education
October 15, 2024
We are excited to announce that 19 organizations will receive educational grants from AFE in 2024-25, totaling $63,500. The funding will support these organizations as they conduct educational conferences, offer online and in-person training and certification programs, and expand awareness for the floral industry.
Our commitment to these programs supports a wide range of activities that strengthen the floral industry, from promoting awareness to the next generation to fostering continued education and resources for current industry members.
“For over 60 years, the Endowment has helped fund educational programs and opportunities that are vital to advancing our industry,” said AFE Education Committee Chair Adam Van Winkle of Stadium Flowers.
“Through the support of our dedicated donors, we are able to continue our commitment to widespread industry education, ensuring a strong and prosperous future for floriculture.”
2024-25 Educational Grants Awarded to:
- América en Flor – America in Bloom Educational Symposium
- American Institute of Floral Design (AIFD) – Bringing FFA to AIFD 2025 National Symposium in Palm Springs, California
- Sociedad Americana de Ciencias Hortícolas – ASHS 2025 Annual Conference
- Floristas de Chicas Negras – Black Girl Florists 2025 Conference
- Brigham Young University – Idaho – Floral Design Cut Flower Art Show/Festival
- Universidad de Clemson – S.T.E.M. it Up: Everything You Need to Know to Get Your Floriculture Curriculum in Bloom SIU
- Des Moines Area Community College – DMACC Cut Flower Farm Development and Sustenance
- Asociación Floral de los Grandes Lagos – 2025 Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo (GLFEE)
- Colegio Junior de Joliet – Joliet Junior College Student Experiential Learning – Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo
- Kansas State University Horticulture and Natural Resources Department – Making Floral Design Instruction Accessible to All FFA Programs and Students
- Universidad Estatal de Misisipi – MSU Extension Professional Florist Certification Program
- Universidad Estatal de Carolina del Norte – Faculty Development Program
- La Universidad Estatal de Ohio – E-Gro Alerts and Blogs
- La Universidad Estatal de Ohio – Ohio Floriculture and Nursery Education Conference
- La Universidad Estatal de Ohio – Fert, Dirt, and Squirt – Nutrient Monitoring of Greenhouse Crops (a portion of grant funded by the Christian B. Nissen Research Fund)
- Oregon State University – Online Floral Design: Training for Aspiring Retail Florists
- Sociedad de Floristas Estadounidenses – Mapping Out Your Sustainability Plan Educational Session at SAF Miami
- Asociación Floral de Dakota del Sur – South Dakota Floral Association Yearly Convention
- University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center – 2025 National Floriculture Forum Conference
- Universidad de Florida – Greenhouse Training Online: Online Extension Training for Industry
- Asociación de Floristas de Wisconsin y Alta Míchigan – Convención Anual de WUMFA
We understand the importance of supporting these great programs to provide continued education for the floral industry. If your organization or university hosts an educational event or program, we encourage you to learn more and apply for Educational Grants by June 1st of each year Aquí.
