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Lowe's Foundation: Skilled Trades & STEM (Georgia)

Funding

Up to $1M over 5 years per grantee

Grade Focus

K–12, Community College

Application Due

Annual; opens March for community/technical colleges; August (invite only) for community nonprofits; September (invite only) for national nonprofits

Level of Gov't

Private – Corporate (National)

Eligibility

Georgia community and technical colleges (open application in March)
Georgia nonprofits running workforce development programs (invite-only in August)
Programs with clear skilled trades or workforce readiness outcomes
Organizations with capacity to sustain programs beyond grant period

Program Goals

Lowe's Gable Grants support technical education and workforce-ready STEM, including physical computing and making at colleges and nonprofits in Georgia.

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Application and Distribution

Community and technical colleges can apply directly in March at lowesfoundation.org. Nonprofit organizations are invited only — contact the foundation or a local Lowe's store manager to express interest before the August cycle.

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.

micro:bit Classroom Kits — Physical computing tools that connect electronics and coding to maker education and workforce preparation. Well-suited for Lowe's emphasis on skilled trades and applied technology.
Coding for Good Kit — Applied coding curriculum with career connections. Helps students develop technology skills applicable to the trades and construction industry that Lowe's serves.
micro:bit Robotics Kit — Robotics curriculum connecting programming to engineering and making. Builds foundational skills for careers in manufacturing, construction technology, and skilled trades.

Keep in Mind

Gable Grants are competitive and multi-year

Lowe's Gable Grants are substantial ($1M over 5 years) and very competitive. Community and technical colleges in Georgia have the best access; K-12 organizations typically need to apply through the community nonprofit track.

Connect to skilled trades pathways

Lowe's prioritizes programs with explicit connections to skilled trades careers — construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and related fields. Frame your STEM program around workforce readiness for these careers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Lowe's Foundation: Skilled Trades & STEM (Georgia) in Georgia?

Georgia community and technical colleges (open application in March) Georgia nonprofits running workforce development programs (invite-only in August) Programs with clear skilled trades or workforce readiness outcomes Organizations with capacity to sustain programs beyond grant period

How much funding is available through Lowe's Foundation: Skilled Trades & STEM (Georgia)?

Up to $1M over 5 years per grantee. Check the current program guidelines for the latest award ranges and allocation details.

Can Lowe's Foundation: Skilled Trades & STEM (Georgia) funds be used for STEM and coding tools?

Yes. Lowe's Foundation: Skilled Trades & STEM (Georgia) 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 schools apply for Lowe's Foundation: Skilled Trades & STEM (Georgia)?

How can Forward Education help with Lowe's Foundation: Skilled Trades & STEM (Georgia) funding?

Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Georgia schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes Lowe's Foundation: Skilled Trades & STEM (Georgia) funds. Contact us before submitting your application.

Grant Support

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 — Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and CTAE 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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