New Horticulture Grant Scheme for 2023 Launches

The Scotland's Gardens Cattanach Fund is a new grant scheme for horticulturists in Scotland that has been launched in 2023. The grant scheme offers a maximum award of £1,500 (with an average award of £750) to support personal and professional development training related to horticulture. This fund has been made possible by the generous bequest of Mr. Albert Cattanach, a frequent visitor to SGS' open gardens.

To be eligible for the grant, you must be over 16 years of age and working or training in horticulture in Scotland. Eligible projects include courses, study tours, training, and in exceptional cases, overseas study tours. However, the funds cannot be used for purchasing tools or equipment, unless they are directly related to a specific course.

Eligibility

• Open to horticulturists of all ages over 16, living and working in Scotland
• Examples of eligible projects include courses, study tours, training and, exceptionally, overseas study tours
• Funds will not cover tools and equipment unless directly related to the delivery of a specific course

Criteria

• Applicants must be training or working in horticulture in Scotland
• Primary source of income must be through gardening/horticulture (or about to be, for example, soon to qualify)
• Applicants should demonstrate that they require additional financial support to undertake the training.
• The grant's purpose will be to advance the applicant’s professional career in horticulture
• Training should be for something that’s beyond an employer’s commitment
• Applicants must commit to providing a report on their grant including details of the project/training and how it benefitted them

To apply, visit here.