Up to $1,500, awarded to two recipients every eight weeks

We named this grant after the acorn, because small things carry big potential. An Acorn Grant addresses needs that might seem modest but can genuinely change what a woodworker is able to do. A new blade, a piece of adaptive equipment, the right tool at the right time.

Acorn Grants are open to individual woodworkers with a disability as defined by the ADA, supported by appropriate documentation. This grant is for individuals only. Organizations and programs should see the Taproot Grant.

Only one KMWDF application may be active at a time.

The Mighty Oak Grant awards up to $10,000 once per quarter to individual woodworkers who need more than a single tool to move forward, think shop buildouts, specialized equipment, or adaptive tools that take real time and money to achieve.

Named for what an acorn eventually becomes, it's meant for woodworkers who have major needs and/or aspirations.

Open to all woodworkers with an ADA-qualifying disability and supporting documentation.

The Taproot Grant supports nonprofits, schools, charities, and vocational programs serving woodworkers with disabilities. Like a taproot anchors a tree, these organizations do essential, often unseen work in their communities. There's no fixed grant amount, KMWDF works with each qualifying organization to provide funding, tools, or network connections based on real need. To qualify, organizations must be a registered nonprofit, accredited school, or vocational training program.

For woodworkers with disabilities who need hands-on help

Sometimes what a woodworker needs most is another set of skilled hands or a mentor who understands adaptive techniques. If you or someone you know needs to connect with our incredible network of volunteer woodworkers, this support system was made with you in mind!

The Assisted Woodworkers Program connects woodworkers with disabilities to KMWDF volunteers who can provide in-person workshop help, remote mentorship via video call, adaptive equipment guidance, project support, and community.

For skilled woodworkers who want to give back

Our volunteers make the Assisted Woodworkers Program possible. If you have woodworking skills to share, whether locally or remotely, there is a place for you here.

Volunteers provide in-person workshop assistance, remote skills mentorship, adaptive equipment consultation, and project collaboration.

KMWDF may also call on available volunteers to provide assistance at our sponsored events such as skills development workshops such as those geared to students, veterans, and therapeutic groups. Whether teaching hands-on techniques or helping us to set up a workshop, we value every volunteer!

For businesses, brands, and individuals who want to go deeper

KMWDF partners with tool manufacturers, retailers, woodworking brands, and mission-aligned organizations to expand what we can offer the woodworkers we serve. Partnerships may include in-kind donations, sponsored grant programs, co-branded content and events, and organizational financial support.

For general donations, visit our donation page. For partnership inquiries, contact david@kmwdf.org. For legacy and planned giving, contact jeremy@kmwdf.org.