Chapter Partnership Grants support IFDA chapters in developing educational programs for the home furnishings and design communities, funding chapter-planned activities to put their educational goals into practice.
Chapter Partnership Grants now list an event-based submission deadline—at least 30 days before your event—rather than relying on the general June 1–30 application window. The application link has also changed to a downloadable PDF.
Chapter Student Member Event Grant supports IFDA chapters by funding events involving student members, helping connect chapters and students within the furnishings and design community.
New Chapter Development Grant supports newly established IFDA chapters in creating educational programs designed to attract members, linking educational programming with chapter development.
Claire Coleman Founders Grants support IFDA chapters’ marketing or communications events and projects, providing purpose-specific backing to help chapters carry out their proposed activities.
Elizabeth Brown Grant to Interior Design Programs supports interior design programs with books, software, and other library and instructional resources to enhance students’ knowledge and skills.
Ina Mae Kaplan Historic Preservation Grant supports furnishings professionals, designers, and organizations with funding for projects dedicated to historic preservation or restoration.