The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) announced that it has been awarded a federal grant to fund installation training programs at several colleges in Alabama over the next three years. This grant represents the FCEF's inaugural funding success outside of the industry and sets the stage for future grant applications.
The award of this inaugural grant not only validates the program developed in collaboration with CFI, CTEF and NWFA as well as the technical college system but also enhances FCEF's credibility and prospects for securing more grants in the future. However, addressing the substantial challenges facing our industry will require sustained effort and collaboration.