Herb Society of America: Samull Classroom Herb Garden & Research Grants

 
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    Funder Type

    Private Foundation

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    Herb Society of America

    Summary

    The Herb Society of America (HSA) promotes herbs as  valuable, useful, and essential parts of our lives.  Every year, HSA supports education directly with school grants and student scholarships awarded for furthering education in herbs. 

    Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grant
    Elementary school classrooms with fifteen students or more may apply for the classroom herb garden grant to establish an herb garden. The funds may be used for supplies such as soil, plant trays, containers, child or youth sized tools, etc.

    Grant for Research
    Research grants are available to students, professionals, and individuals engaged in research on the horticultural, scientific, and/or social applications or use of herbs throughout history.

    Regional Scholarships
    HSA units offer grants and scholarships independently of the national organization as well. More information is available on the funder's website.
     

    History of Funding

    The 2019-2020 Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grant Recipients can be seen at https://www.herbsociety.org/explore/grants-scholarships/grants-and-scholarships-landing.html.


    Additional Information

    The HSA's grants & scholarships to support herb education through a variety of means: elementary school education (in the form of a living herb garden); consumer goods research & development; scholarships to college students pursuing higher education; and a variety of other regional unit scholarships.

    Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grant
    The Herb Society of America  has established an herb garden grant for elementary school classes grades 3 through 6. These grants ensure that the use of herbs in teaching elementary school students will continue for years to come, a tradition Mr. Samull — an elementary school teacher and the inspiration for this opportunity — used in his classroom to engage and inspire his 3rd–6th grade students.

    Grant for Research
    This grant is for the research of the horticultural, scientific, and/or social use of herbs throughout history. Research must define herb as historically useful for flavoring, medicine, ornament, economic, industrial, or cosmetic purposes.Unpublished research will be considered confidential. One paper about the project results must be submitted for use in a HSA publication. If significant departures are made from the originally approved grant application or if the grantee cancels the project, immediate written notification must be sent to the HSA Research Grants Committee chairperson. Based on this information or in the absence of an adequate final report, The Society reserves the right to terminate the grant and request a return of any portion of the grant not used for the intended purpose.

    This grant is intended to: 
        • support small, self-contained research projects over a short-period of time. Allowable costs include:
              – compensation for investigators
              – professional and technical assistance
              – research supplies and materials
              – costs of computer time

    This grant is not intended for indirect costs such as:  
        • equipment including but not limited to computer, laboratory or office equipment
        • tuition, textbooks, or conference attendance
        • private garden development
        • travel to and/or from research site(s)

    Contacts

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    9019 KIRTLAND CHARDON RD.
    KIRTLAND, OH 44094
    440.256.0514
    440.256.0541
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grant
    Public and/or private 3rd through 6th grade teachers, with classes of a minimum of fifteen (15) students may apply for an indoor or an outdoor herb garden grant.

    Grant for Research?
    Eligible applicants may be students, professionals, or individuals. Grant recipients will be required to sign a Grant Acceptance Form prior to the award of a grant. Only U.S. residents may apply.

    Deadline Details

    Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grant

    • Application deadline for 2020-21 academic year: December 1, 2020

    Grant for Research?

    • Application deadline: January 31, 2020

    Award Details

    Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grant
    ?
    The Herb Society of America will select ten (10) schools/classrooms to receive $200 "Seed Money" to establish an indoor or outdoor herb garden. The funds may be used for supplies such as soil, plant trays, containers, child or youth sized tools, etc. The school may need to seek additional funding and support from other sources.

    Grant for Research?
    The total grant amount is $5,000.

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