Tony Torrice Professional Development Grant
Forecasted
Tony Torrice Professional Development Grant supports interior design and related-field professionals pursuing independent or academic study to advance their professional development and careers.
Funder: International Furnishings and Design Association Educational Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline, anticipated)
Funding Amounts: $1,500, paid in U.S. dollars
Summary: Supports independent or academic study that advances the professional development and careers of interior design and related-field professionals.
Key Information: Undergraduate students are not eligible.
Description
The International Furnishings and Design Association Educational Foundation established this grant in memory of Tony Torrice, a designer, author, teacher, lecturer, and IFDA Trailblazer whose professional affiliations included IFDA and ASID. The grant supports a working professional pursuing independent or academic study connected to professional development and future career growth.
Its scope extends across interior design and related areas of the furnishings and design industry, including marketing, education, writing and publishing, retailing, and manufacturing. The proposed study must serve the applicant’s professional development and career advancement. Funding is tied to the stated purpose of the proposed study, keeping the award focused on the recipient’s professional goals.
