The Hamilton Award
Funding Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Other requirements
- Professional horticulturists
- Those working in the horticulture field
Overview
The Hamilton Award is presented each year to recognize an unsung hero, a quiet leader, or patient mentor in the field of professional horticulture. It honors tremendously impactful, though often understated, contributions to the horticultural field.
Named For: Dr. Bruce Hamilton, Director Emeritus, Rutgers Gardens
Award Criteria:
- Recognizes selflessness and helping others advance
- Honors those who place personal ambition aside for the greater good
- Ideal nominee is not involved with horticulture for personal gain
- Motivated by love of plants and dedication to advancement of plant lovers
- Recognizes patient mentoring and quiet leadership
Eligibility:
- Professional horticulturists
- Those working in the horticulture field
Selection Method:
- Nomination-based award
- Call for nominations issued annually
Contact Information:
- American Public Gardens Association
- Phone: 610-708-3010
- Email: info@publicgardens.org
- Address: 1207 Delaware Ave #350, Wilmington, DE 19806
How to Apply
Application Process
Selection Method: Nomination-based
- Nominations are solicited annually
- Award presented at APGA Annual Conference
What American Public Gardens Association actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 32
- Total given
- $619K
- Median grant
- $20K
- Range
- $6,180–$37K
- By dollars: California 14%, Texas 10%, Georgia 10%. Top recipient cities: Phoenix, AZ; Atlanta, GA; Kalaheo, HI.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
National Tropical Botanic Garden · Kalaheo, HI
Support urban agriculture, community gardening, and other food growing programs
$37K
Trees Atlanta · Atlanta, GA
Support urban agriculture, community gardening, and other food growing programs
$27K
Missouri Botanical Garden · St Louis, MO
Support urban agriculture, community gardening, and other food growing programs
$25K
Gardens of Golden Gate Park · San Francisco, CA
Support urban agriculture, community gardening, and other food growing programs
$25K
Botanical Garden of the Piedmont · Charlottesville, VA
Support urban agriculture, community gardening, and other food growing programs
$25K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Professional development
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