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Apply for free for the Fashion Trust U.S. Financial Grant Award! Sixteen finalists are selected and the winners will receive financial grants that are distributed among the five winners. Winners also receive a one-year mentoring program covering budgeting, business strategy, digital marketing, merchandising, and overall supporting in growth.
WE OFFER:
-Grant Financial Funding and one-year mentorship.
-Global Press: Exposure and worldwide recognition in top press publications.
-Community & Network: Each of the 16 finalists is built into our community in the fashion, business, and entertainment industry.
Eligible Designers:
Ready-to-Wear, Jewelry, and Accessories (including hats, shoes, bags, gloves, socks, scarves, belts etc.)
In business between 2-7 years
Along with Graduates from the years 2023, 2024 and 2025.
U.S. citizen and non-citizen applicants are welcome to apply, but the business must be based and registered in the U.S.
Yes, you can apply more than once.
Applications are free and open to designers in the below categories:
HOW IT WORKS:
To apply for the Fashion Trust U.S. Award, kindly complete the simple online application form. Submissions will be reviewed by Fashion Trust U.S. after the application closing date which is December 1, 2025.
Four finalists will be selected from each category: Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Jewelry, and Graduate. The finalists are announced in January 2026. Finalists will have the opportunity to present their collections to Fashion Trust U.S. panel in April 2026. The winning designers will be voted on by the judges.
A winner will be selected for each of the four categories along with an additional award recognizing Sustainability, with five awards total.
The Fashion Trust U.S. Awards Ceremony, is attended by our finalists, Patrons, Board Members, and star-studded friends of Fashion Trust U.S.
Applications opened June 3, 2025.
Application deadline is December 1, 2025.
