Quick Facts
| Funder | Lowe's Foundation |
|---|---|
| Award Amount | Up to $500,000 |
| Eligible Grades | Grades 9-12 (CTE programs) |
| Focus Areas | CTE, skilled trades, construction technology, STEM, workforce |
| Application Due | Annual (check foundation.lowes.com) |
| More Info | https://foundation.lowes.com/gable-grants |
About This Grant
The Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants are large-scale investments in high school Career and Technical Education programs focused on skilled trades and construction technology. Awards go up to $500,000 to help CTE programs expand capacity, upgrade equipment, and develop curriculum that prepares students for careers in the building trades.
Minnesota high schools with CTE programs in construction, engineering, or related technology pathways are eligible to apply. The foundation prioritizes programs that have strong community partnerships and a clear plan for connecting students to career pathways in skilled trades.
This is one of the largest single grants available to CTE programs nationally. If your school has an established CTE program in construction or building technology, this grant is worth a serious application. Check the Lowe's Foundation website for the current RFP and eligibility criteria.
How Forward Education Kits Fit
Forward Education engineering design and electronics kits can support the technology and problem-solving components of CTE programs that receive Gable Grant funding. Our curriculum helps students apply coding and engineering concepts in contexts relevant to skilled trades and construction.
How Forward Education Helps
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents mapped to Minnesota K-12 standards, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for your application. Contact us before you submit so we can help you build a strong case.
