Official Rules for the Ten $10,000 Woodshop Grants Program

1. Program Description

The Program awards ten (10) restricted grants of $10,000 each to U.S.-based woodworkers and furniture makers exclusively for woodshop improvements through the purchase of machines and tools.

2. Eligibility

• Must be an individual small business owner who is a legal U.S. resident, aged 18 or older (or age of majority in their jurisdiction).
• Should have at least three (3) years of experience or specialized training in woodworking or furniture making, evidenced by a professional portfolio.
• Employees, officers, trustees, immediate family, or household members of the Sponsor are ineligible.
• Void where prohibited. Sponsor may verify eligibility and disqualify non-compliant applicants.

3. Application Period

Applications open on or about December 1, 2025, and must be received by 11:59 PM ET on March 31, 2026 ("Deadline"). Sponsor may adjust the period with notice.

4. How to Apply

• No purchase or payment required; it will not affect selection.
• Submit applications by email to grants@paulandpascale.com with required materials (e.g., contact info, the story of your woodworking and woodshop journey so far (not too long), examples from your portfolio, statement of intended use).
• One application per person. Incomplete, late, or multiple submissions will be disqualified.
• Applicants grant Sponsor a perpetual, royalty-free license to use submitted materials for Program promotion.

5. Selection and Award

• Recipients selected by Sponsor-appointed judges based on necessity, artistic merit, potential impact, proposed use, and Program alignment. Decisions are final.
• Recipients announced and notified by the end of April 2026.
• Grants distributed by the end of May 2026 via electronic transfer, after eligibility verification (including IRS Form W-9).
• Recipients must submit a report within 12 months detailing fund use; failure may require repayment.

6. Grant Restrictions

• Funds must be used solely for woodshop improvements via purchase of machines and tools.
• Funds are not for rent, bills, family expenses, dinners at restaurants, professional development, etc.
• Recipients are solely responsible for all taxes; Sponsor will issue IRS reporting as required (e.g., Form 1099).

7. Publicity and Privacy

• Applicants consent to Sponsor's use of their name, likeness, residence (city/state), and materials for publicity without compensation (unless prohibited by law).
• Personal data used only for Program administration and in accordance with applicable law.

8. Liability Release

Sponsor and its affiliates are not liable for lost/incomplete applications, technical issues, or any damages arising from participation or Grant use. Applicants release Sponsor from all related claims.

9. General Conditions

• Governed by New York law; disputes resolved exclusively in New York County courts.
• Subject to all applicable laws, including IRS rules for private foundation grants to individuals. Consult a tax advisor for implications.
• For recipient list, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Sponsor by email within 60 days of announcement.

Questions: Contact Sponsor at the above email address (not regarding status during review). These Rules may be updated with notice.