Valerie Moran Memorial Grant
The Valerie Moran Memorial Grant supports innovative IFDA professional members in interior design or merchandising seeking professional growth through travel, trade shows, or development studies.
Funder: International Furnishings and Design Association Educational Foundation
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (applications accepted June 1–30)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 total per year; may be split among multiple recipients.
Summary: Supports IFDA professional members demonstrating innovation and integrity in design or merchandising to pursue travel, trade shows, or professional development.
Key Information: Only IFDA Professional Members are eligible; recipients may not reapply for five years.
Description
The Valerie Moran Memorial Grant, established by the IFDA New York Chapter in memory of Valerie Moran, FIFDA, is awarded annually to an IFDA Professional Member who demonstrates outstanding innovation in design or merchandising, upholds the highest integrity in business dealings, and exhibits innovative approaches in business practices. The grant is designed to support professional members seeking to expand their horizons through travel, attendance at trade shows, or professional development studies. Its aim is to foster creativity, inspiration, and professional growth within the interior design and furnishings industries.
