The CFDA and Bezos Earth Fund three-year partnership will fund independent designer grants, student scholarships, and storytelling programmes aimed at promoting innovation in sustainable materials, circular design, and low-impact production.
Grants will range from $50,000 to $500,000 for designers leading in sustainable practices, while student scholarships between $25,000 and $75,000 will support those pursuing sustainability-focused design education.
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“This partnership provides designers and students with tangible support to build a more sustainable future for fashion,” said Steven Kolb, president and CEO of the CFDA.
“Under Lauren Sánchez Bezos’s leadership, the Bezos Earth Fund is turning ideas into action and bringing innovation forward. This initiative aligns with a core pillar of the CFDA and builds on more than a decade of our progress advancing sustainability in American fashion.”
The joint effort also includes events and digital storytelling to spotlight the work of grantees and engage both the fashion industry and the public in discussions about sustainable design.
Tom Taylor, president and CEO of the Bezos Earth Fund said: “Fashion has always been a mirror of culture — and now, it can be a catalyst for change. Together with the CFDA Foundation, we’re investing in the next generation of designers and innovators building a more sustainable future for fashion.”
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By GlobalDataInsights from this Initiative will inform future Earth Fund investments in materials science, manufacturing innovation, and supply chain transformation, while reinforcing CFDA’s leadership in sustainability, education, and creative advancement.
The two organisations said their shared goal is to expand sustainable options for consumers, combining style, quality, affordability, and environmental responsibility in equal measure.
