Welcome
About SHRE
- In 2006, the Saratoga Horticultural Research Foundation donated its archives to Special Collections along with funds to process the collection. Processing of the collection is now complete and the collection is fully available to researchers. This exhibit showcases the Saratoga Horticultural Research Foundation Collection and chronicles the Foundation’s role in creating ornamental landscapes ideally suited to California’s challenging climates.
- In December of 2006, the Board of Trustees of the renowned Saratoga Horticultural Research Foundation decided to transform its $1.15 million in assets into a new horticultural endowment at UC Davis. This gift established the Saratoga Horticultural Research Endowment (SHRE) to support research and educational programs that foster the introduction of new and improved plant materials for California gardens and landscapes.
- The endowment is managed by the chair of the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of California, Davis. Funds are distributed through a yearly grant program developed and overseen by the SHRE Advisory Committee.
Support the SHRE
Donate to support the efforts of the Saratoga Horticultural Research Endowment.
Information on the Saratoga Endowment grant program
Each year, the SHRE Advisory Committee puts out a call for proposals in mid-February. The proposals are due in April, and the review of proposals is conducted by the committee in May. In June, projects receiving awards are notified, and in July, the grant cycle of the project begins.
Please view the attachment below for this year's proposal timeline.
SHRE Timeline 2026-2027
Grants have been awarded for the current funding cycle. To view the project descriptions, click the Current Projects link below.