MNLA Member Grants

The Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) is proud to partner with the MNLA Foundation to launch a NEW, exclusive initiative for MNLA members only: The MNLA Learning Grant Program.

This program is designed to empower you—our valued members—by offering financial support to help develop your employees’ skills, knowledge, and expertise in the green industry.

Grant highlights

Empower MNLA members
Provide financial support
Enhance industry expertise
Foster a culture of continuous learning

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mnla member grant supports your growth as an industry professional

By offering this Grant, MNLA reaffirms its commitment to the professional growth of its members and the advancement of the green industry in Massachusetts.

About MNLA

The Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the interests of green industry professionals. Established in 1910, MNLA promotes environmental horticulture and upholds the highest standards within the nursery and landscape industry. The association provides its members with educational opportunities, industry news, legislative representation, and business development resources.

The MNLA Foundation was established on January 14, 2003, as a 501(C)3 organization to provide Grants to individuals attending colleges, universities, and other technical schools in agriculture, landscaping, nursery and forestry science and technology.

In 2025, MNLA and the MNLA Foundation are partnering to bring a new MNLA Members only program that is dedicated to empowering MNLA members to support employee development. The Foundation Board has committed $15,000.00 in matching funds to the calendar year 2025 to jump start the MNLA Learning Grant Program.

Grant Mission

The MNLA Learning Grant Program aims to empower our members by supporting their employees' professional development. By subsidizing educational opportunities, we strive to enhance industry expertise, promote best practices, and foster a culture of continuous learning within the Massachusetts Green Industry.

Grant Guidelines

Member status: Must be an Active or Associate member of MNLA in good standing. Not a member? Join now!
Approved program: Participants must enroll in accredited or approved educational programs (e.g., workshops, courses, conferences) aligned with the organization’s goals. View current MNLA and other industry related events.
Maximum Funding: 50/50 match up to $500 per person based on availability of funds.
Proof of Completion/Reimbursement: Members must submit receipts, proof of course completion and a payment receipt before reimbursement is released.
Application Process: Will be on a rolling basis with submittals reviewed monthly by the MNLA Foundation board of directors.
Program Review: Grant recipients will be asked to provide feedback that can be shared with members on how the funds helped their educational experience.
Renewable: If funds are available yearly, members may apply again in the next cycle, depending on the organization’s budget and fund availability.

Grant Application Questionnaire

Please ensure all sections of the application are completed accurately. The application must be completed by the MNLA member owner (or delegated manager); not by individual employees.

Company details and contact information

MNLA member company name(Required)

Company address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Company owner/manager who is submitting this form(Required)

First Last

Company owner/manager email address(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Company owner/manager phone(Required)

Applicant details

How many applicants/employees do you wish to submit?(Required)

Please enter a number from 1 to 10.

This form can accomodate up to 10 applicants per submission.

Employee #1: name(Required)

First Last

Employee #1: position/title(Required)

Employee #1: length of employment with the company(Required)

Employee #2: name(Required)

First Last

Employee #2: position/title(Required)

Employee #2: length of employment with the company(Required)

Employee #3: name(Required)

First Last

Employee #3: position/title(Required)

Employee #3: length of employment with the company(Required)

Employee #4: name(Required)

First Last

Employee #4: position/title(Required)

Employee #4: length of employment with the company(Required)

Employee #5: name(Required)

First Last

Employee #5: position/title(Required)

Employee #5: length of employment with the company(Required)

Employee #6: name(Required)

First Last

Employee #6: position/title(Required)

Employee #6: length of employment with the company(Required)

Employee #7: name(Required)

First Last

Employee #7: position/title(Required)

Employee #7: length of employment with the company(Required)

Employee #8: name(Required)

First Last

Employee #8: position/title(Required)

Employee #8: length of employment with the company(Required)

Employee #9: name(Required)

First Last

Employee #9: position/title(Required)

Employee #9: length of employment with the company(Required)

Employee #10: name(Required)

First Last

Employee #10: length of employment with the company(Required)

Employee #10: position/title(Required)

Educational program details

Please note, we require a separate application submission for each program/course.

Name of course/program(Required)

Program dates(Required)

Total program cost(Required)

Amount requested(Required)

Please enter a number from 0 to 500.

Up to 50% of the cost, not exceeding $500

Personal statement

Brief essay(Required)

Please describe (in approximately 300 words) how this course or program will benefit your business professionally and how it will contribute to the success of your company.

MNLA Member Grants

The Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) is proud to partner with the MNLA Foundation to launch a NEW, exclusive initiative for MNLA members only: The MNLA Learning Grant Program.

Grant highlights

About MNLA

Grant Mission

Grant Guidelines

Grant Application Questionnaire

Company details and contact information

Applicant details

Educational program details

Personal statement

Why Membership Matters

What is an MCH?

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MNLA Member Grants

The Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) is proud to partner with the MNLA Foundation to launch a NEW, exclusive initiative for MNLA members only: The MNLA Learning Grant Program.

Grant highlights

About MNLA

Grant Mission

Grant Guidelines

Grant Application Questionnaire

Company details and contact information

Applicant details

Educational program details

Personal statement

Many thanks to our event and association sponsors as well as our Pro Grow News advertisers!

Why Membership Matters

What is an MCH?

Partner programs

Plant Something MA

Growing Wild

Not an MNLA member?

There are many reasons to join MNLA.

Contact us

Quick Links