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Fashion Manufacturing Initiative - Innovation Grants is sponsored by New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). A public-private partnership that awards grants to local fashion production companies in NYC to purchase innovative machinery, make technology and capital upgrades, and offer employee skills training.
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ProgramsEventsResourcesNews & Insights Fashion CalendarMembershipAbout ProgramsEventsResourcesNews & InsightsFashion CalendarMembershipAbout ## Fashion Manufacturing Initiative * Fashion Manufacturing Initiative The Fashion Manufacturing Initiative (FMI) is a program of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Foundation, Inc. The FMI was created in 2013 in collaboration with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) to support New York City fashion manufacturing and has included the FMI Grant Fund and the Production Directory.
In October 2019, the FMI expanded to become a $14 million public-private partnership with a comprehensive suite of programs to address the diverse and ever-changing needs of fashion manufacturers. FMI is heavily supported by industry leaders including founding partners Andrew Rosen, Theory, and Ralph Lauren, in addition to the initiative’s newest underwriter Walmart.
Additional support is provided by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), Premiere Vision, and SwatchOn, among others. Discover the Fashion Manufacturing Initiative programs below.
### Local Production Fund ### Workforce Relief Collective ## Related News & Insights ### Fashion Coalition Launches Petition to Protect NYC’s Garment District Amid Midtown Rezoning Plan The NYFWDC urges concerned New Yorkers and fashion industry supporters to sign the petition by noon on Monday, May 19. [](https://cfda.
com/news/fashion-coalition-launches-petition-to-protect-nycs-garment-district-amid-midtown-rezoning-plan/) ### American Design Excellence From 2024 FMI Grant Fund Factories Look inside some of this year's recipients and the fabulous garments they make domestically. [](https://cfda.
com/news/american-design-excellence-from-2024-fmi-grant-fund-factories/) ### The 2024 FMI Grant Fund Recipients Announced This year marks the ninth round of the fund, surpassing $6 million invested since the program’s inception. [](https://cfda. com/news/the-2024-fmi-grant-fund-recipients-announced/) Keep up-to-date with all the latest news from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: NYC-based fashion manufacturers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Fashion Manufacturing Initiative - Innovation Grants is funded by New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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