Plant Heritage runs an annual bursary scheme that is open to all National Collection Holders
The Plant Heritage bursary can provide up to £500 to help with various improvements and educational resources.
Applications for the 2026 bursary are now OPEN.
The deadline for all bursary applications is Friday 27 February 2026. If you are applying for support with research including study visits, please apply as soon as possible, as we have some externally funded grants available for use by the end of April 2026.
Previous projects have been supported in the areas of:
- Horticultural training relevant to improving the Collection
- Capital projects to improve the collection
- Assistance with improving interpretation for visitors
- Professional photography, or materials for making herbarium sheets of the Collection
- Assistance with research to further knowledge of the Collection
There are many other sources of funding for horticulturalists and collection holders, covering activities including research, study, travel or gaining new skills
The RHS has a quarterly bursary, which can fund study tours, voluntary work placements, taxonomic research and conference attendance. They also have bursaries to support botanic art and exhibitors at RHS flower shows. Check the RHS website for details.
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture keeps a list of all the various grants available for horticulturalists - this includes regional grants, plant type specific funds and grants towards research or travel.
If you spot other useful sources of information about support available, please let us know and we will add it.
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