Plant Heritage runs an annual bursary scheme that is open to all National Collection Holders. This can provide up to £500 to help with various improvements and educational resources.
The 2025 Plant Heritage bursary is now closed and awards have been confirmed. Please check back in the autumn for applications for the 2026 bursary.
Haworthia, Abbey Brook Cactus Nursery, Chatsworth Flower Show
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
Bursary Guidelines
Please read these guidelines to help you make your application for the bursary.
The application form can be downloaded here.
Closing date for applications for the 2025 bursary: 28th February 2025.
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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