The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust's mission focuses on supporting education and research in ornamental horticulture. It aims to fund botanical gardens, arboreta, universities, and other charitable organizations within North America, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Australia, and New Zealand that align with its funding interests.
The grant program by the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust is centered around several key areas within ornamental horticulture: research, public gardens, ornamental plants, publications, and education. The program aims to advance research, assist in the development and maintenance of public gardens, promote the responsible introduction of ornamental plants, support the publication of horticultural literature, and facilitate educational activities related to ornamental horticulture. The Trust offers grants up to $25,000, with a typical maximum of $20,000, for projects, equipment, capital needs, and occasionally for general operating support and salaries. For the grant period specified, such as January 1 to December 31, 2024, it is expected that the funded projects use the grants within that calendar year. A special consideration for requests up to $10,000 for general operating support may be given in response to extenuating circumstances like the pandemic.