The mission of the American Conifer Society (ACS) is to educate the public about conifers, highlighting their role as a significant natural resource, their utilization in landscapes, and the importance of their conservation. The ACS aims to achieve this through various initiatives, including the provision of annual grants and scholarships.
The American Conifer Society offers the Jean Iseli Memorial Grant as part of its efforts to support the conservation, development, and propagation of conifers, particularly focusing on dwarf or unusual varieties. This grant, amounting to $4,000 annually, is specifically targeting public gardens, arboreta, or horticultural institutions dedicated to these causes. The grant is named after Jean Iseli, a founder of the ACS and renowned conifer propagator, to honor his contributions and memory. Additionally, Iseli Nursery supports the grantee by offering a 50% discount on plants purchased related to the grant, up to a total of $8,000.