The Demaree Family Floriculture Advancement Grant Application

Applications are due by June 1st each year.

Who Can Apply

Organizations with impactful projects, programs, or initiatives benefiting the floriculture industry within the United States are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to special projects that are national in scope and provide timely, meaningful benefits for all segments of the industry. This fund does not provide support for national or regional conferences/events, general operating costs, or other recurring annual programs. It will; however, support established programs that are addressing immediate needs and the advancement of floriculture through its programs. Note: Sponsorship requests for association or university conferences and events should be submitted through AFE’s Educational Grant Application, available on the website. The deadline for these applications is June 1.

Application Requirements

Applications must be submitted online and include the following:

Organization Name and Contact Person
Program Description: Include goals, project timeline, industry impact, program budget, and website link.
Requested Grant Amount: Provide details on how the funding will be utilized.
Opportunities for AFE Involvement: Outline potential participation, recognition, and promotion opportunities for AFE.

Reporting Requirements

To help communicate AFE’s funding activities within the industry, grant recipients are required to submit a report or article summarizing their project. This should include:

A summary of the program and its goals, results, and outcomes
Details on how the funds were used
Future plans for the program

Reports or articles will be used to highlight the contributions made and should credit both the Demaree Family Floriculture Advancement Fund and the American Floral Endowment. Learn more about the fund.

Demaree Family Floriculture Advancement Fund

Section A

Application Date

mm/dd/yyyy

Amount of Requested Grant

Project or Program Title

Date Established

Project Type

Organization

Contact Person

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

Phone

What is the total cost of the project, and where is funding coming from?

What other organizations have been solicited to fund this project, and at what amount? Include the status of that funding request.

What segment(s) of the industry will this program be focused? Check all that apply

Section B: Introduction or Summary of Request

Please include a detailed description of the project, amount requested, the target audience, and the goals/benefits of the project. Include how AFE and The Demaree Family Floriculture Advancement Fund will be recognized for this support. Note whether there are opportunities for AFE to further participate, beyond just providing financial assistance.

Section C: Budget Form

Please include a detailed budget for the program. (Limit to one page.)

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