Jim and Annie Barborinas Fund
This grant funds research to develop better nursery tree production and root system methods, aiming for urban-ready trees that need no extra root work before planting.
Funder: Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027: Letter of Intent deadline (projected) | March 2027: Full application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project (minimum $5,000); typically one-year projects.
Summary: Supports research to improve nursery tree production and root systems, aiming for planting-ready trees that thrive in urban environments without further root manipulation.
Description
The Jim and Annie Barborinas Fund, administered by the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund), supports research focused on advancing tree production, planting, and transplanting techniques, with a particular emphasis on root science. The goal is to develop methods and practices that produce trees with healthy root systems and above-ground structures, ready for immediate installation in urban landscapes without the need for additional root manipulation. Funded projects are expected to address the full process of tree production, from seedling or tissue culture through to final transfer to the landscape installation industry. Interdisciplinary research and projects with clear, practical outcomes for nursery practices and urban forestry are especially encouraged.
