Jean Iseli Memorial Grant

Jean Iseli Memorial Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Conifer Society
Amount: US $4,000
Last Updated: October 14, 2025

Summary

The Jean Iseli Memorial Grant, awarded annually by the American Conifer Society, provides $4,000 to public gardens, arboreta, or horticultural institutions focused on the development and conservation of conifers, especially dwarf or unusual varieties. Established in 1986 in honor of Jean Iseli, a founder of the society, this grant supports initiatives that promote the importance of conifers as a natural resource and their role in landscaping.

Overview

American Conifer Society Grants The mission of the ACS is to educate the public about conifers, including their importance as a natural resource, their use in the landscape and their conservation. One of the ways that we accomplish this goal is by awarding annual grants and scholarships. The Jean Iseli Memorial Grant The American Conifer Society annually awards a $4,000 grant to a public garden, arboretum or horticultural institution that emphasizes the development, conservation or propagation of conifers, with an emphasis on dwarf or unusual varieties. Jean Iseli was an American Conifer Society founder and conifer propagator. This grant was established in 1986 to honor his name and memory.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Not more than 20% of the grant monies to be allocated to labor/staff time.