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Hope Goddard Iselin Fellowship in Public Horticulture Grant

The Garden Club of America

Funding Amount

US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Students enrolled in a graduate-level university program to study public horticulture

Geography

  • Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S. - based institution.

Other requirements

  • Student must confirm ability to conduct research or otherwise utilize facility where study will be undertaken.
  • Only one GCA scholarship, fellowship or award may be applied for annually.
  • Eligibility is open to U.S.

Overview

The Hope Goddard Iselin Fellowship in Public Horticulture, established in 2013 by the Hope Goddard Iselin Foundation, honors the legacy of its namesake, a pioneer in enhancing urban landscapes. This fellowship supports graduate students engaged in practical research and training at recognized public gardens or similar institutions across the U.S., providing annual funding of $5000. It aims to foster experiential learning and promote the study of public horticulture, thus connecting people with nature.

Established in 2013 and funded by the Hope Goddard Iselin Foundation, the fellowship honors Mrs.
Purpose
To further the study of public horticulture through experiential learning that takes place at a recognized public garden, botanic garden, arboretum, or other closely aligned public horticulture institution within the United States.
Provisions: Funds one or more students annually at $5000 for practical research and training at a recognized public garden, botanic garden, arboretum, or other institution directly engaged with connecting people, plants and gardening within the United States.

Eligibility

Open to students enrolled in a graduate-level university program to study public horticulture. Student must confirm ability to conduct research or otherwise utilize facility where study will be undertaken. Only one GCA scholarship, fellowship or award may be applied for annually. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S. - based institution.

What The Garden Club of America actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
15
Total given
$180K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$10K–$40K
  • By dollars: New York 28%, Georgia 11%, Texas 11%. Top recipient cities: Rye, NY; Savannah, GA; Richmond, VA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 73% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • The Little Garden Club of Rye · Rye, NY

    Approved project

    $40K

  • Trustees Garden Club · Savannah, GA

    Approved project

    $10K

  • The Tuckahoe Garden Club of Westhampton · Richmond, VA

    Approved project

    $10K

  • Founders Garden Club of Dallas · Dallas, TX

    Approved project

    $10K

  • The Garden Club of Houston · Houston, TX

    Approved project

    $10K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Environmental education

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