Claire Coleman Founders Grants
The Claire Coleman Founders Grants fund IFDA chapters' marketing or communications events that promote IFDA membership, scholarships, and educational opportunities in the interior design and furnishings field.
Funder: International Furnishings and Design Association Educational Foundation
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Annual application window closes; applications accepted June 1–June 30)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 each to two IFDA chapters annually ($2,000 total per year)
Summary: Supports IFDA chapters in organizing marketing or communications events that promote IFDA membership and educational opportunities.
Description
The Claire Coleman Founders Grants are annual awards established to honor Claire Coleman, a founding member and leader of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA). The grants support IFDA chapters in organizing marketing or communications events or projects that highlight the value of IFDA membership, promote IFDA Educational Foundation scholarships and grants, and recognize the support of the Claire Coleman Founders Grant. Each year, two IFDA chapters receive $1,000 each to fund initiatives that increase chapter-level engagement and visibility within the interior design and furnishings community.
