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Fashion Trust U.S. Award

Fashion Trust U.S. · The business must be based and registered in the U.S.
Grant Applications open

Application deadline is December 1 (the page gives no year). Finalists are announced by the end of January, present their collections in April, and winners are chosen by the board for four categories plus a Sustainability award.

The Fashion Trust U.S. Award offers a financial grant and mentorship to designers. Sixteen finalists are selected, and the winners share the grant money among five winners. Winners also receive a one-year mentoring programme covering budgeting, social media growth, strategy, digital marketing, merchandising, wholesale and scaling the business.

Programme terms

Amount
Amount not published by the organiser — financial grant split among the winners (no sum stated), plus a one-year mentoring programme, global press exposure, and community and network access for the 16 finalists.
Funding type
Grant
Stages
Early Traction, Growth
Industries
Fashion & Design
Regions
North America
Applications
Rolling intake
Who can apply
Eligible designers work in Ready-to-Wear, Jewelry, or Accessories (includes hats, shoes, bags, gloves, socks, scarves, belts etc.). The business must have been in business for between 2 and 7 years, or the applicant must be a school graduate from 2024, 2025, or 2026. U.S. citizen and non-citizen applicants are welcome, but the business must be based and registered in the U.S. You can apply more than once.
Residency requirements
U.S. citizen and non-citizen applicants are welcome to apply.
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Data checked: October 8, 2026. Organisers change their terms. Check their site before you apply.

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