The Lowe’s Foundation is proud to offer Gable Grants to directly support 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: 09/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $100,000 and $1,000,000
Grant Duration: 24 months
Details:
The Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants program is a 5-year, $50 million commitment to train 50,000 job-ready skilled tradespeople to build a stronger infrastructure that supports the communities for the long term. From 2023-2028, community and technical colleges and community-based nonprofit organizations across the country can apply for grants to recruit, train and employ the future skilled trades workforce with an emphasis on under-represented communities.
Funding Information
- Grant awards are needs-based and range between $100,000 and $1,000,000.
- 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, serve one or more underrepresented communities as follows:
- Women
- People of color
- Rural areas
- Individuals who are justice-involved and/or participating in second chance programs
- Qualify as a community based nonprofit organization or community and technical college in the United States as follows:
- Community-Based Nonprofit Organization
- A nonprofit organization with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or recognized government entity: state, county, or city agency, including law enforcement departments
- Community-Based Nonprofit Organization
The Lowe’s Foundation will not consider requests to fund:
- Individuals
- Organizations that discriminate, including but not limited to, on the basis of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, country of origin, citizenship, veteran or disability status
- Religious organizations, unless they are engaged in programs that are non-sectarian, benefit a broad base of the community and have a separate 501(c)(3) designation
- Political action committees, candidates, causes and lobbying
- Labor, alumni, or fraternal groups
- Recreation, athletic or sports teams, programs, or leagues
- For-profit entities, including start-up small businesses
- Endowment funds
For more information, visit Lowe’s Foundation.