Valerie Moran Memorial Grant
Forecasted
Valerie Moran Memorial Grant supports travel and study by IFDA Professional Members who demonstrate outstanding innovation in design or merchandising, connecting professional development with innovation.
Funder: International Furnishings and Design Association Educational Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 for travel and study
Summary: Supports travel and study by IFDA Professional Members demonstrating outstanding innovation in design or merchandising.
Key Information: Applicants must be IFDA Professional Members; undergraduate students are not eligible.
Description
The Valerie Moran Memorial Grant supports travel and study by an IFDA Professional Member who demonstrates outstanding innovation in design or merchandising. Administered by the International Furnishings and Design Association Educational Foundation with support from the IFDA New York Chapter, the grant connects professional development with innovation in the furnishings and design communities.
The award provides up to $3,000 toward the recipient’s stated travel and study purpose. It is intended for professionals rather than undergraduate students, with innovation in either design or merchandising central to the opportunity. Recipients must use the funding for the purpose described in their application.
