HRI Now Accepting 2008 Grant Applications

The Horticultural Research Institute and its Endowment Fund, the research division of the American Nursery & Landscape Association, is accepting applications for its competitive research grants progra

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) and its Endowment Fund, the research division of the American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA) is accepting research applications for its FY2008 competitive research grants program.

HRI funds research that benefits green industry related issues. HRI-supported projects focus on significant problems, regulatory issues or emerging opportunities in the nursery and landscape industry, encourage environmentally responsible management practices, increase nursery crop producers' business or financial expertise or improve and expand the market for plant material.  HRI seeks to support research that has definable outcomes and represents a return on investment for the green industry.

For full details and to apply for a research grant visit the HRI website at www.anla.org/research/grants/index.htm. All applications must be submitted by May 15.

Those wanting more information about HRI grant programs or making a gift to HRI should contact Teresa Jodon at 202-789-2900 or fax 202-789-1893.