National Foliage Foundation Research - provides both in state and national annual funding for research projects that address critical issues of the nursery and landscape industry with special emphasis on the foliage segment of the industry.

The National Foliage Foundation, administered by the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association, provides financial support for the foliage-nursery industry through scholarships for careers in horticulture or agricultural and research grants for marketing, production, pest management, distribution/transportation and enhancement of foliage plants solutions.

One of the primary objectives of the National Foliage Foundation (NFF) is to fund research projects that have potential for enhancing development of the foliage industry and increasing enjoyment of plants used indoors. The use of funds set aside for this purpose is the responsibility of the Board of Directors. All research proposals pertaining to foliage plant production or utilization will be considered for funding. The Foundation desires to fund research projects in areas of production, distribution, marketing and utilization of foliage plants.

Production focuses on methods to improve plant quality and longevity, as well as development of greater diversity of products
Distribution focuses on the development of better shipping and storage methods that will preserve plant quality and longevity.
Marketing focuses on the better understanding of purchasing motivation of consumers and methods of increasing demand for foliage products.
Utilization includes finding new ways to improve plant longevity indoors, maintain quality and provide care that’s not in conflict with environmental standards.