The Herb Society of America

The Society provides funding to support a stipend for an intern to work at The national Herb garden at The u.s. national arboretum. Grants are funded through restricted assets designated by The donors for this purpose.

Samull Herb garden classroom grants: 10 k-3 classrooms were chosen via a competitative process to receive $300 in "seed money" to plant or continue an Herb garden at their schools. This encourages children to learn about and appreciate herbs and gardening.

Research grants: $10000 annual awards are made through a competitive process to teachers and researchers who apply for funding to complete a scientific inquiry or academic program that furthers The knowledge and use of herbs. The education committee reviews all applications and submits funding recommendations to The board of directors for approval. Recipients are required to submit interim progress reports and final reports on their projects. Grants are funded through board designated funds allocated for this purpose.

Various activities furthering The exempt purpose of hsa including The operation of a library and maintaining a website, both of which are available for use by members and The general public.