Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants
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: (mm/dd/yyyy) 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. For more information, visit Lowe’s Foundation.
Award Range
$100,000 - $1,000,000
Total Program Funding
$50,000,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Who is eligible to apply for Gable Grants? Organizations applying for Gable Grants must qualify as a community-based nonprofit organization or community and technical college in the United States as follows: A. Community & Technical Colleges: A community or technical college that is a public institution of higher education as defined in Section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act, and at which the associate degree is primarily the highest degree awarded. Also accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that has been recognized by the United States Department of Education over the course of the grant. Foundations that raise private funds on behalf of community and technical colleges are eligible to apply during this cycle. B. 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.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
August 7, 2024
Application Closes
August 31, 2024
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