Grant to an Oklahoma Florist for Professional Development and Continuing Education
Oklahoma Florists Education Fund
Created in 2025, the Oklahoma Florists’ Education Fund was established to support the continued education and professional development of Oklahoma florists. Each year, one recipient will be selected by AFE’s Education Committee to receive a travel grant of up to $1,000 to help cover the cost of attending an out-of-state industry educational event.
The creation of the Oklahoma Florists’ Education Fund represents a strong commitment to the future of Oklahoma’s floral community. It ensures that shop owners, employees, wholesalers, and students have access to the tools, training, and inspiration needed to flourish in a constantly changing marketplace.
Each year, eligible applicants may request support for a variety of educational experiences, including but not limited to:
- Tuition assistance for individuals currently in the industry to attend design classes to expand their current design skills.
- Funding for retail flower shops that want to bring an outside industry professional into their store.
- Grants for wholesale florists or other local industry organizations wanting to host or provide an educational program in Oklahoma for retail florists. Grants must be used to offset registration fees for attendees.
- Grants for retail or wholesale florists in Oklahoma to attend national or local industry educational seminars, conventions, workshops, and meetings (i.e., SAF Convention, Wire Service Educational Programs, AIFD Symposium, or regional events).
Grants are issued as reimbursements once the event or program has been attended, and individuals may receive an award once every three years.
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American Floral Endowment
1001 North Fairfax St., Suite 201
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-838-5211
afe@endowment.org
