To promote the study, appreciation, and conservation of Ohio's native plants and communities, focusing on habitat protection, public knowledge enhancement, ethical natural landscaping, support for research and its publication, and collaboration with conservation-focused programs and organizations.
The grant program aims to provide financial support to individuals or groups who align with the society's mission in the realms of research, conservation, or education related to native plants and their habitats. Each grant awarded is $500, funded by an endowment established by a key society member, Ann Malmquist. The annual application deadlines for the grants are announced each year, encouraging various projects that contribute to the understanding and preservation of native plant species and their ecosystems.