Ralph Lauren x CFDA Manufacturing Grant Programs

THE COLLABORATION

What to know
and where to go.

Ralph Lauren and the CFDA launched two grant programs supporting fashion manufacturing in New York and across the United States.

CFDA and Ralph Lauren’s manufacturing support covers two programmes. The CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund supports designers and manufacturers in New York City’s Garment District, with funding rounds in 2026 and 2027. The U.S. Fashion Manufacturing Fund extends support nationally from 2027 to 2029. No exact application deadline or currently open application window is certified here.

Availability

New York grant rounds planned for 2026 and 2027; national fund planned for 2027–2029; check CFDA for applications

Place

New York, United States