Claire Coleman Founders Grants
Forecasted
Claire Coleman Founders Grants support IFDA chapters’ marketing and communications events or projects that highlight membership value and share Educational Foundation scholarship and grant opportunities.
Funder: International Furnishings and Design Association Educational Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Two $1,000 chapter awards; $2,000 total annually
Summary: Supports IFDA chapters’ marketing and communications events or projects highlighting membership value and Educational Foundation opportunities.
Key Information: Only IFDA chapters are eligible to apply.
Description
The Claire Coleman Founders Grants are administered by the International Furnishings and Design Association Educational Foundation (IFDA-EF), with support from the IFDA New York Chapter. The annual program funds marketing or communications events and projects developed by IFDA chapters. Funded programs connect chapter outreach with information about IFDA membership and the Educational Foundation’s scholarships and grants.
The grants honor Claire Coleman, FIFDA, a marketing and communications expert, IFDA founding member, and Fellow. Her leadership included service as a chapter president and IFDA International President, board positions in the New York and Illinois chapters, and an advisory role with the New York Chapter Board of Directors.
