Funding Nursery Industry Research
To apply for funding, please download the application below. Applications are due annually by January 31.
The Nursery Advisory Committee was established to advise the director regarding the administration of the nursery plant seller/installer inspection and licensing duties of the Plant Services program, and of the nursery research fund.
A surcharge of 20% is assessed on fees collected by nursery retailer and wholesaler licenses for the purpose of creating a nursery research fund. These fees are used solely to support research projects which are of general benefit to the nursery industry and are recommended by the Nursery Advisory Committee. The committee consists of nine members representing the interests of licensed nursery plant seller/installers and the nursery industry.
Each year the Nursery Advisory Committee awards funding to support research that benefits the Washington State nursery industry. In 2022, seven projects were granted funding for the 2023 fiscal year for a total amount of $266,528.
Below are examples of past projects. Click on the project number or title to access each project's proposal. After the end of the fiscal year (June 30) each project's progress or final report can be obtained by contacting our office at (360) 902-1922