Elizabeth Brown Grant to Interior Design Programs
The Elizabeth Brown Grant funds supplementary educational materials to enrich the library or departmental resources of accredited U.S. interior design programs.
Funder: International Furnishings and Design Association Educational Foundation
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Full application; annual window: June 1–June 30)
Funding Amounts: $2,500 per award; one grant per year to an accredited U.S. interior design program.
Summary: Supports accredited U.S. interior design programs in acquiring supplementary educational materials for student enrichment.
Description
The Elizabeth Brown Grant provides $2,500 to an accredited U.S. interior design program at a college, university, technical, or art school. Established in honor of Elizabeth Brown, a founding member and first President of the IFDA Educational Foundation, this grant aims to enhance the educational experience of interior design students by funding supplementary materials—such as books, periodicals, audio-visual aids, computer software, or other resources—for the program’s library or department. The grant is paid directly to the school or department library for the specified use.
