The Female Design Council is now accepting applications for the Female Design Council Grant!

As part of its mission to advocate for equity and inclusivity in the design industries, the Female Design Council runs a biennial grant program for female designers of color. The third edition of the FDC Grant, presented by 1stDibs and NICOLEHOLLIS, awards a $20,000 cash prize in unrestricted funding to an exemplary woman of color in interior design. The winner and two finalists are selected by a prestigious jury of design world stars, and in addition to financial support, the winner receives major industry recognition and direct mentorship from a 1stDibs 50 and AD100 designer.

The winner of the Female Design Council Grant will receive $20,000 in unrestricted funding, a 12-month membership in the Female Design Council, mentorship with Nicole Hollis of NICOLEHOLLIS, and will become a member of the 1stDibs Trade 1st program, where they'll enjoy a suite of benefits, including net price discounts and exclusive marketing opportunities.

The two finalists will each receive a 12-month membership in the Female Design Council.

Applications close January 31—learn more and start your application!

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Female Design Council Grant Jury

Lora Appleton, Founder of the Female Design Council

Elizabeth Graziolo, Founder and Principal, Yellow House Architects

Nicole Hollis, Founder, NICOLEHOLLIS

Gabriella Khalil, Creative Director and Co-Founder, Palm Heights, and Creative Director, WSA

Camille Okhio, Senior Design Writer, Elle Decor

Karen Silveira, Creative Director, 1stDibs

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About the Female Design Council

Founded in 2018 by Lora Appleton, the Female Design Council is the premier professional membership network and advocacy organization for women in architecture, design and the applied arts. The FDC offers professional development opportunities, live and digital programming, and a vast collaborative network for its hundreds of members throughout the US and Canada. As part of its mission to make the design industry more equitable and inclusive, the FDC continues to create important initiatives for the design community, including an free and open-to-all mentorship program, a robust exhibitions schedule, and an acclaimed grant program for Black, Latina, Indigenous and AAPI designers. Each year, the FDC gifts 25 free memberships to emerging designers of color.