by Jana | Nov 1, 2018 | Press Releases
As is the case every year, the demand for grant funding far exceeded the amount available. Only income derived from investments is used, as all donations received are invested for future funding of applicants. Six applications which, in the opinion of the Trustees,...
by Jana | Nov 1, 2017 | Press Releases
On its 10th anniversary this year, the Botanical Education Trust received 22 applications requesting a total amount exceeding R670 000. As only income derived from investments is used for grants, the demand exceeded the available funds almost six fold. Five...
by Jana | Nov 1, 2016 | Press Releases
The Botanical Education Trust awarded a record amount of R123 505 this year. This previously unequalled sum was largely made possible by recent generous donations from people who care about our indigenous botanical heritage. Only interest on donations to the Trust is...
by Jana | Nov 1, 2015 | Press Releases
This year the Botanical Education Trust received requests totaling over R225 000 and was able to fund the following applications amounting to the value of R83 240. Ms S Kremer-Köhne received R17 500 towards her study of the newly described and endangered Aloe...
by Jana | Nov 1, 2014 | Press Releases
Thanks to our many donors, large and small, the Botanical Education Trust was able to make awards this year to six of the thirteen excellent applicants. The record total amount of R173 855 was funded entirely by income derived from the permanently invested donations....
by Jana | Nov 1, 2013 | Press Releases
The Botanical Education Trust made five awards to the total value of R103 640 for the year 2013. This amount, which comprises interest on the Trust’s capital, was higher than usual because of the many generous donations received early this year, which were matched by...
