Mar 23, 2007

HRI Accepting 2008 Grant ApplicationsSource: ANLA

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) and its Endowment Fund, the research division of the American Nursery & Landscape Association (ANLA), announced it is now accepting applications for its 2008 competitive research grants program.

HRI aims to fund research that benefits green-industry-related issues. Its 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.

For full details and to apply for a research grant, visit the HRI Web site at www.anla.org/research/grants/index.htm. All applications must be submitted by May 15, 2007.