Lowe's Foundation: Skilled Trades and STEM (Michigan)
Lowe's Foundation grants for K-12 and community college skilled trades and STEM programs.
About This Grant
Lowe's Foundation invests in skilled trades and STEM education, with a focus on building the next generation of tradespeople and technology workers. Multi-year grants of up to $1 million are available for programs combining hands-on technical skills with academic content.
Michigan schools and community colleges with programs in construction technology, engineering, manufacturing, or applied computing are competitive applicants.
For K-12, programs connecting CS and physical computing to real-world applications like construction technology, building systems, or manufacturing processes align well to the foundation's priorities.
View Lowe's Foundation: Skilled Trades and STEM (Michigan)Eligibility
- K-12 schools with CTE or skilled trades programs
- Community colleges with technical education programs
- Programs connecting academic STEM content to workplace skills
- Priority for programs serving underrepresented students in trades and technology
Allowable Uses
- Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
- CS and AI literacy curriculum
- Teacher professional development
- Workshop equipment, CTE lab supplies, and apprenticeship program costs
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — Physical computing for CS education. Aligns to Michigan CS standards for computational thinking and programming at grades K-8.
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy curriculum for middle and high school. Addresses AI and data literacy components of Michigan CS standards.
- Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum with real-world connections. Strong alignment to Michigan standards.
- micro:bit Robotics Kit — Robotics and physical computing for grades 5-12. Supports CS standards across computational thinking and programming.
Keep in Mind
Frame your CS/STEM proposal in terms of workforce preparation and career readiness.
K-12 programs with dual-enrollment or pathways to community college technical programs are very competitive.
Community college applications typically have a March deadline. Plan well in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a middle school apply?
Yes, if the program connects to STEM with a clear pathway toward technical careers.
Are these grants renewable?
The multi-year format means grants are structured as ongoing commitments.
What is Lowe's Gable Grants program?
Gable Grants specifically support community colleges and CTE centers. K-12 schools may qualify for separate grant tracks.
Does the school need a Lowe's store nearby?
Community proximity to Lowe's stores is a factor in some programs.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Michigan CS standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support. Contact us before you apply.
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- Curriculum alignment documents — Michigan CS Standards mapped to our kits
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- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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