The Retail Florist’s Continued Education Grant
The Retail Florist’s Continued Education Grant from the American Floral Endowment reimburses DC, MD, and VA floral business owners for courses that advance their professional and scientific expertise.
Funder: American Floral Endowment
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $50–$500 per award; reimbursement for individual business-related courses; annual cycle
Summary: Supports brick-and-mortar retail floral business owners in DC, Maryland, and Virginia with reimbursement grants for continued professional education.
Key Information: Only for florists in DC/MD/VA; reimbursement requires proof of payment and course completion.
Description
This grant, administered by the American Floral Endowment, is designed to help brick-and-mortar retail floral business owners in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. pursue ongoing professional development. Recognizing the rapid evolution of the floral industry and the need for continuous learning, the grant reimburses florists for attending in-person industry events, community courses, or webinar classes. The initiative was established by Bob and Carol Sharpe to make continued education more accessible and to foster growth and innovation in local floral businesses.
