The Lowe’s Foundation offers Gable Grants to support community and technical colleges and community-based nonprofit organizations to help prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers.
Donor Name: Lowe’s Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/31/2024
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The Lowe’s Foundation is developing a community of skilled tradespeople to build and revitalize the homes, communities and infrastructure for the future. This national grant program is a $50 million commitment over five years.
Gable Grants will fund programs focused on supporting workforce development in appliance repair, carpentry/construction, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and/or plumbing. The grant application process is highly competitive and will prioritize an organization’s demonstrated ability to deliver skilled trades training.
Funding Information
Grant awards are needs-based and range between $100,000 and $1,000,000.
Grant Period
The grant period is 24 months.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations applying for Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants must meet the following criteria:
- Currently offer sustainable, scalable skilled trades education programs for postsecondary aged adults with an emphasis on appliance repair, carpentry/construction, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and/or plumbing.
- As part of their educational and/or support programs, recruit, train and prepare participants including, but not limited to, the following:
- Women;
- People of color;
- Individuals living in rural areas; or
- Individuals who are justice-involved and/or participating in second chance programs.
- Organizations applying for Gable Grants must qualify as a community-based nonprofit organization in the United States as follows:
- Community-Based Nonprofit Organizations:
- A nonprofit organization with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For the purposes of the Gable Grants program, community-based organizations operate in a state, regional or local capacity.
- Community-Based Nonprofit Organizations:
For more information, visit Lowe’s Foundation.
