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Building the Future of Sewing and Design

We provide grants to organizations that expand access to sewing and design education.

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What We Do

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Educational Programs

Our grants help schools, educators, and nonprofit organizations provide sewing and design education, scholarships, equipment, and learning resources.

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Career Development

Our grants support apprenticeships, professional training, and programs that create pathways to careers in sewing and design.

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Community Impact

Our grants help organizations use sewing and design to build skills, create opportunities, and strengthen communities.

Founded by the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals, the ASDP Charitable Foundation supports educational opportunities that strengthen the future of sewing and design.

2026 Grant Recipient Spotlight

The Sewing Labs - Kansas City

In 2026 the ASDP Charitable Foundation awarded a grant to the The Sewing Labs in Kansas City, MO dedicated to teaching sewing as a pathway to employment, stability, and creative confidence.

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Help Build the Future of Sewing and Design

More than $15,000 has already been awarded to projects that support sewing education and workforce development.

Your gift helps us do even more.