Bill Doran Wholesale Education Travel Grant Application

Requirements

Each year, one recipient will be selected to receive the reimbursement grant supporting travel to an approved state, regional, national, or international floral industry conference. Eligible opportunities include state floral association conventions; national and international events such as WFFSA’s Floral Distribution Conference, the Great Lakes Floral Expo, SAF, AIFD, Cultivate, Proflora; and other programs that provide structured industry education.

Applicants must be owners, managers, or employees of traditional wholesale florists. Preference will be given to first-time attendees of the selected conference or event. Applications must be submitted for travel taking place in the year following submission; for example, applying in 2026 for travel in 2027. Applicants will be notified of selections by December 31. Following the attended conference, grants will be awarded within 30 days of receiving confirmation of registration and expenses. Each grant will cover half of the conference registration and travel costs, with a maximum award of $2,000.

Recipients must be able to cover all upfront costs associated with attending the event. Note: If you are not the business owner, you must include a letter of support from the employer confirming approval to attend and willingness to cover those initial expenses. This must be uploaded with your application.

By submitting this application, you agree that if selected, you will provide a short written report of the event attended, including photos, which you’ll submit with travel expenses. Upon receipt of expenses and report, a check will be mailed to you at the address noted in the personal information field.

Applications are due by October 1st each year.

Bill Doran Company Wholesale Education Travel Grant

Personal Information

Name

First

Last

Title

Employer (Must be a Wholesale Floral Company)

Cell Phone

Home Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

Years in the Industry

Wholesale Floral Company Information

Company Name

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

Website

Travel Grant Request

1. What industry event are you attending with the benefit of this educational grant?

Date of Event

mm/dd/yyyy

Location

2. What is the estimated cost of attending the event?

include travel, hotel, registration fees, etc.

3. How will any amount in excess of this educational grant be funded for the event you have selected?

4. Has your employer agreed to allow you time off to attend this event?

5. List your current and past employers for the last five years

6. List any floral industry organizations that you or your current employer belong to:

7. List your past or present leadership roles within the floral Industry or your local community:

8. List any industry awards or recognitions you may have received.

9. What industry events or educational opportunities have you attended in the past 5 years?

include dates and locations

10. List any previous scholarships or grants you have received in the past.

include organization, dates and amount

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