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The Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grants

Applications due October 1, 2021

As a recipient from the estate of Donald Samull, The Herb Society of America established an herb garden grant for elementary school classes grades 3 through 6. These grants ensure that teaching students about herbs continues for years to come, a program Mr. Samull — an elementary school teacher — used in his classroom to engage his 3rd–6th grade students.

Ten grants in the amount of $300 are available. Elementary classrooms grades 3-6 with fifteen students or more may apply for a grant to establish an herb garden. In addition to plants, the funds may be used for supplies such as soil, plants trays, containers, child or youth sized tools, etc. 

Each recipient of the Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grant will be asked to sign a contract, submit photos, and write a brief status report due June 11, 2022.  Photos and written descriptions of the projects may be used by The Herb Society of America in promotional materials.

Click here to access the application for The Samull Classroom Herb Garden Program.

HSA Research Grant

The grant cycle opens September 1st.

This grant is for the research of the horticultural, scientific, and/or social use of herbs throughout history. Research must define an herb as historically useful for flavoring, medicine, ornament, economic, industrial, or cosmetic purposes.

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.

Total grant amount is $5,000

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)

Unpublished research will be considered confidential. One paper about the project results must be submitted for use in an 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.

Click here to learn about past research grant recipients