American Floral Endowment's Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund accepting grant proposals

The Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund of the American Floral Endowment is now accepting grant proposals for research and educational projects in floriculture. The submission deadline is April 1, 2025.

Eligible proposals include those addressing critical topics in floriculture related to plant pathology, plant breeding, agricultural economics, agricultural engineering, entomology and plant physiology. Applications are open to universities, colleges and federal research institutions across the United States.

Since its inception in 1960, the Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation has awarded $7.5 million to support innovative floriculture research. In 2024, the FCGFRF awarded more than $134,000 in grants focused on disease resistance, sustainable growing practices and technological advancements for the industry.

Applications must be submitted electronically as a PDF document to AFE Research Coordinator Laura Barth (lbarth@afeendowment.org) by April 1, 2025. Approved proposals will be announced following the annual FCGFRF Committee meeting in June, with grant funds disbursed in August.

Through the continued support of the industry and academic institutions, the Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund remains a vital resource for advancing research and innovation in floriculture.