The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) and its Endowment Fund, the research division of the American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA) announced that it is now accepting research applications for its FY2009 competitive research grants program. HRI strives to fund 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 Web site. All applications must be submitted by May 15, 2008.
For more information, contact Teresa Jodon at 202/789-2900 or fax 202-789-1893.