Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants
Eligibility
Community/technical colleges; community nonprofits (invite)
Program Goals
Lowe's Gable Grants fund skilled-trades education at scale - up to $1 million over five years. The main window opens each March for community and technical colleges, with an invite-only nonprofit round in August.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Window expected to open around 2027-03-01 — prep project scope and quotes beforehand.
Cycle Notes
Opens March annually for community/technical colleges; August window is invite-only for nonprofits (verified pattern, Aug 2026)
Grant Award Amount
Up to $1M over 5 years per grantee
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- CHARGE robotics (CTE pathways), Smart Solar Kit, Climate Action Kit
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants in California?
Community/technical colleges; community nonprofits (invite)
How much funding is available through Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants?
Up to $1M over 5 years per grantee. Check the current program guidelines for the latest award ranges.
Can Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.
How do California schools apply for Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants?
Window expected to open around 2027-03-01 — prep project scope and quotes beforehand.
How can Forward Education help with Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for California schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants funds. Contact us before submitting your application.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — California standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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