The Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Joins with the American Floral Endowment

Through this partnership, the American Floral Endowment will provide a new home for the Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation, transitioning the Foundation to a new fund within AFE. The new Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund will continue the Foundation’s current mission of providing a source of funding for research and education in floriculture while maintaining its robust history.

A Path to Success – Emma Lookabaugh Shares the Impact of American Floral Endowment

Behind the work that the American Floral Endowment (AFE) undertakes to provide for the floral industry are the moving stories of our impact. Back in 2014, a promising NC State graduate student and ornamental enthusiast was awarded the prestigious Paul Ecke Jr. Scholarship through AFE – her name was Emma Lookabaugh.

AFE’s Awarded Educational Grants for 2020

October 23, 2020 American Floral Endowment

The American Floral Endowment is pleased to announce that 16 organizations will receive funding through our 2020-2021 Educational Grants.

AFE Awards More than $42,000 in 2019 Scholarships

August 23, 2019 Perishable News

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has awarded 15 students with scholarships totaling $42,300. Seventy-four applications were received for this 2019 scholarship cycle.

AFE 2018 Annual Report: A Year of Partnerships & Growth

This year alone, over $600,000 in research, scholarships and internships, and in educational grants was distributed to promote and build the floral industry. This funding will go on to impact thousands.