Funding Opportunities for the Western IPM Center

Horticultural Research Institute Seeks Proposals: Deadline May 15, 2005

Date: March 17, 2005
From: Teresa Jodon
Subject: Horticultural Research Institute is now accepting research proposals for FY 2006

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) is now accepting grant proposals for FY 2006.

HRI is seeking worthy research proposals to address key research needs of the green industry. HRI has directed over $4 million of industry funds to research projects covering the full range of production, environmental and business issues important to the trade. For 2005, HRI granted $220,000 to 18 projects and 4 scholarships. A complete listing of HRI's research priorities is attached. HRI also seeks innovative research proposals dealing with mechanization and applied technology research. An RFP for this research is attached.

Researchers seeking project support must meet HRI's industry-approved standards for value, impact and accountability. Industry leaders evaluate the significance and economic usefulness of projects; HRI's scientific advisory panel assesses a project' s feasibility and methodology.

Visit HRI's grant page for complete application and eligibility requirements.

Applications are due May 15, 2005.

HRI was established in 1963 as the research arm of the American Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA).

Teresa Jodon
Endowment Program Administrator
American Nursery & Landscape Association
Horticultural Research Institute
1000 Vermont Ave. NW, Ste. 300
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 789-5980 ext. 3014
Fax: (202) -789-1893

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