training
grants
Professional Development Fund
The OSID Training Grant is an educational fund open to active OSID design members, designed to financially support career advancement, NCIDQ study materials, conference attendance, and travel expenses.
UPCOMING AWARD CYCLE
2027 Grant Cycle & Key Deadlines
Status: Applications for the 2027 Training Grant are now open to active OSID design members!
| Milestone | Date / Deadline |
|---|---|
| Online Application Deadline | December 31, 2026 (at midnight) |
| Recipient Announcement | February 2027 (at the OSID AGM) |
| Expense Receipt Deadline | December 20, 2027 (for approved grant recipients) |
ELIGIBILITY & RULES
Grant Guidelines & Rules
- Eligibility: Must be an active, current OSID design member.
- Frequency: Members may apply once every two years. The board reserves the right to prioritize new applicants over repeating recipients.
- Fund Usage: Grant funds can be applied to one or multiple pre-approved courses, exams, or events within that calendar year up to the maximum grant allowance.
- Receipts & Reimbursement: All submitted receipts must be under the grant recipient’s name. Receipts must be submitted by December 20th of the award year.
- Travel & Lodging Allowances: Transportation expenses are unrestricted. Accommodation expenses are covered up to a $600 maximum. Note: Meals are not a claimable expense.
Approved Activities
Applicable Pre-Qualified Courses & Events
Applicants can apply grant funding toward any of the following pre-approved opportunities (or request case-by-case approval for other events):
BUILDEX Vancouver or Toronto (Events and/or related CEU sessions)
ODEX or VIDEX Events (And/or related CEU sessions)
NeoCon Event (And/or related CEU sessions)
HD Expo & Conference (And/or related CEU sessions)
NCIDQ Study Courses and/or Exam(s)
WELL Study Courses and/or Exam
LEED Study Courses and/or Exam
Passive House Study Courses and/or Exam(s)
Building Code Study Courses (e.g., BCIT Part 3 courses)
2026 OSID TRAINING GRANT RECIPIENTS
Shown in photo from Right to Left: Madison Albrecht and Heather Manning. Award winners not Present: Delane White, Megan Deans and Isabel Brims
2024 OSID TRAINING GRANT RECIPIENTS
From Right to Left: Heather Manning, Amber Smith, Madison Albrecht, Avery Prokopetz, Julianna Kaiser, Amy Kuipers and Ashlee Bardos
Member Stories
How It Made a Difference
“The training grant has been crucial in advancing my career. With the support from OSID, I was able to be stress free from my financial hardship of writing the NCIDQ exam, which has significantly enhanced my skills in the design field in being able to become an RID.
I would certainly recommend this grant to others, as it offers invaluable opportunities for growth and development in the Interior Design field.
Thank you again for supporting my professional journey. I am eager to see how the program continues to benefit other designers.”
Ashlee Bardos
NCIDQ, ADIDT, LEED GA, CPHD, OSID, Intern IDIBC
“I’m extremely grateful for the OSID training grant which helped cover expenses for my NCIDQ exam. This financial support was essential in allowing me to focus on my preparation and successfully achieve certification.
The grant has significantly impacted my career, enhancing my credentials and opening new opportunities. I highly recommend this grant to anyone looking to advance in interior design.
Thank you, OSID, for supporting my professional growth.”
Avery Prokopetz
NCIDQ, ADIDT, OSID, IDC
Making a decision to continue education can be daunting, let alone the financial burden. This grant relieved that stress from my decision to attend NeoCon in Chicago, allowing me to focus on learning rather than costs.
Attending the three-day conference was immensely beneficial. It allowed me to compare furnishing and finishing options from various vendors in real time, which directly sharpened my evaluation process.
The grant removes the price barrier of continuing education. It empowered me to choose the conference best suited for my professional growth, cost aside.
Madison Albrecht
RID, DID, NCIDQ