Irma Dobkin Universal Design Grant
Forecasted
Irma Dobkin Universal Design Grant supports individuals in interior design and furnishings through product, design, education, and marketing work to meet living needs across ages and capabilities.
Funder: International Furnishings and Design Association Educational Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,000, paid in U.S. dollars
Summary: Supports individuals developing universal design projects that meet the living needs of people of all ages and capabilities.
Key Information: Open to independently working IFDA members and non-members; undergraduate students are not eligible.
Description
The Irma Dobkin Universal Design Grant is administered by the International Furnishings and Design Association Educational Foundation with support from the IFDA Washington, DC Chapter. Established in memory of a dedicated IFDA member and Educational Foundation Chair, it supports individuals developing universal design work that meets the living needs of people of all ages and capabilities.
The grant encompasses product development, design projects, education, and marketing. Applicants describe the goals of their proposed work, who will benefit, how lifestyles will be improved, and their own role in carrying it out. The program serves professionals in interior design or furnishings-related fields working independently.
