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Applications will be accepted between June 1 and June 30, 2026 for five professional grants from the Educational Foundation (EF) of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association. Since the early years of this 79-year-old global design industry alliance, arguably the most diverse organization of its kind with membership that includes designers, media and marketers, it has awarded grants to talented professionals as well as scholarships to high-achieving design students, internationally. Last year, the funds awarded for scholarships and grants totaled more than $30,000.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese professional grants are an incredible opportunity to expand horizons, strengthen skills and jump-start careers,\u201d said Karen Dzendolet, Chairman of the Board of the Educational Foundation of IFDA. \u201cTake the next step \u2013 apply and make the most of it.\u201d<\/p>\n

IFDA Educational Foundation Grants<\/a><\/strong> are offered to professionals working in the interior design or furnishings related fields, as well as design educators and design programs, not to undergraduate students. Winners will be notified by August 31 or as noted for that grant.<\/p>\n

The five grants to be applied for starting June 1, 2026, are as follows:<\/p>\n

Irma Dobkin Universal Design Grant \u2014 $2,000
\nOpen to an individual involved with Universal Design to meet the living needs of all ages and capabilities in product development; a design project; education or marketing.<\/p>\n

Ina Mae Kaplan Historic Preservation Grant \u2014 $2,000
\nOpen to those involved in restoring or preserving historic sites related to design\/furnishings.<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Brown Grant to Interior Design Programs \u2014 $2,500
\nOpen to an accredited U.S. interior design program, for supplementary materials\/resources.<\/p>\n

Tony Torrice Professional Development Grant \u2014 $1,500
\nOpen to professionals in design\/furnishings seeking to enhance skills with advanced study.<\/p>\n

Valerie Moran Memorial Grant \u2014 up to $3,000
\nAwarded to an IFDA professional member interested in expanding their horizons through travel, trade shows and professional development studies.<\/p>\n

Grants Available for IFDA Chapters \u2014 can be applied for throughout the year, at least 30 days prior to the event:<\/p>\n

Barbara Brock Memorial Grant \u2014 $750 each, $1500 total
\nFunds will go towards travel expenses for two IFDA experts to speak at various industry venues.<\/p>\n

Chapter Partnership Grants \u2014 $1,000 Each, $3,000 Total
\nThree grants available to IFDA chapters for educational programs (accepted a minimum of 30 days prior to event).<\/p>\n

Claire Coleman Founders Grants \u2014 $1,000 Each, $2,000 Total
\nTo help IFDA chapters develop marketing and communications programs, events or projects.
\nTwo grants available to IFDA chapters for marketing or communications programs (accepted a minimum of 30 days prior to event).<\/p>\n

New Chapter Development Grant \u2014 $1,000
\nTo aid newly formed chapters in creating an educational program to attract membership.<\/p>\n

Chapter Student Member Event Grant \u2014 $200 Each, $1,000 Total
\nEncourages chapter interaction with IFDA Student members<\/p>\n

Further details can be found here<\/a><\/strong>. For specific questions about grants, contact Earline Feldman, Director of Scholarships & Grants, at ef.ifda@tapestries.org or 770-378-7221.<\/p>\n

IFDA Educational Foundation is a non-profit, tax exempt, 501c(3) organization. Its nine scholarships support both full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of interior, green\/sustainable, product and textile design. In addition, the grants support professional development opportunities for IFDA members and other design industry professionals as well as needed resources for design schools, and IFDA programs for chapters and members.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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