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Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants for Community and Technical Colleges

Lowe's FoundationNo deadline listed$100,000 – $1,000,000

Summary

Public community and technical colleges can apply for $100,000 to $1,000,000 from the Lowe's Foundation to build skilled-trades training. The yearly window ran March 1 to 31 in 2026; nonprofits are by invitation only.

About this grant

The Lowe's Foundation's Gable Grants fund skilled-trades training at public community and technical colleges, with needs-based awards of $100,000 to $1,000,000. Colleges apply directly through the Gable Grants online portal during an annual window, which ran March 1 to March 31 in 2026. Gable Grants for community-based and national nonprofits are by invitation only.

Who can apply

  • Colleges and universities

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Public institution of higher education (community or technical college); colleges may apply directly

Programs that train people for skilled trades careers

Community-based and national nonprofit organizations may apply by invitation only

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Workforce
  • Education

Money can be used for

  • Training

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