Applications are currently being accepted for the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust focuses exclusively on funding charitable projects that contribute to ornamental horticulture.Its grantmaking philosophy emphasizes measurable outcomes, strong institutional capacity, and clear alignment with horticultural education and research priorities.
Typical grant size: up to $25,000
Most grants awarded: under $20,000
The Trust provides grants solely for project-based support.
Funded projects typically relate to:
Ornamental horticulture education
Horticultural research and applied studies
Public engagement and learning initiatives related to plants and gardens
Institutional projects that strengthen horticultural knowledge or practice
Projects must demonstrate a clear connection to ornamental horticulture and produce defined outcomes.