Woodystock Blues — A Hand Up Foundation
Programs & grants

What we fund, and who can ask.

Four programs and one plain-language application. This page lists exactly what a grant can cover, who qualifies, and the three steps to apply.

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Every program, in detail.

Four programs, one application. If you are caring for an adult child on the spectrum and a small amount of money would change the year, write to us.

Grant

Arts & education scholarships

Tuition, class fees, instruments, art supplies, studio time, certifications and the equipment that makes a skill practical. We fund the thing itself, paid to the provider wherever possible.

  • Adults on the spectrum, or the family paying on their behalf
  • Rolling applications — no deadline windows
  • One page. No grant-writing experience needed
Access

Live music access

Tickets for an autistic adult plus a caregiver, help with transport, and a quiet space arranged with the venue in advance. Shows are chosen with sound levels and crowd size in mind.

  • Pairs of tickets, never a single seat
  • Blues shows, the Woodystock Blues Festival, and partner venues
  • Ask us about a specific show — we will try
Support

Family & caregiver support

Peer support groups, family counseling referrals and social meet-ups. Parents trade what worked — guardianship, housing, employment, benefits — instead of each solving it alone.

  • Free to attend, no diagnosis paperwork required
  • Siblings and extended family welcome
Education

Public autism education

Workshops and plain-language guides for employers, venues, first responders and neighbors. Adult autism is badly understood, and that misunderstanding is what closes doors.

  • Free for schools, venues and community groups
  • Speaker requests through our contact page

How to apply

1

Email or call and tell us who you are caring for and what you need.

2

We talk it through — a phone call, not a panel review.

3

If we can fund it, we pay the provider directly and stay in touch.

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