Lowe's Foundation: Skilled Trades & STEM (North Carolina)
Eligibility
- K–12 public and private schools
- Classroom teachers applying directly
- Nonprofit organizations supporting K–12 education
Program Goals
Lowe's Gable Grants support technical education and workforce-ready STEM, including physical computing and making at colleges and nonprofits in North Carolina.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Annual; opens March for community/technical colleges
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 Starter Kit — Programmable microcontroller kits that introduce hands-on coding and electronics projects. Qualifies as CS/coding hardware for K-12 classrooms and supports physical computing education goals.
- Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum connecting computer science to real-world community problems. Qualifies for CS education and digital literacy funding; builds computational thinking through authentic challenges.
- CHARGE Climate Sensor — Hands-on micro:bit-based climate and environmental sensor kit for real-world data collection. Supports place-based STEM learning and qualifies for environmental science and physical computing programs.
Keep in Mind
This is an annual program with a fixed cycle. Start building your project plan and gathering required documents at least 6–8 weeks before the deadline opens.
North Carolina's HB-8 requires a CS course for graduation starting with the Class of 2029. Framing your program as part of district HB-8 implementation shows funders you're aligned with state policy — a strong signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Lowe's Foundation: Skilled Trades & STEM (North Carolina) in North Carolina?
K–12 public and private schools Classroom teachers applying directly Nonprofit organizations supporting K–12 education
How much funding is available through Lowe's Foundation: Skilled Trades & STEM (North Carolina)?
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 (North Carolina) funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Lowe's Foundation: Skilled Trades & STEM (North Carolina) 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 (North Carolina)?
Annual; opens March for community/technical colleges
How can Forward Education help with Lowe's Foundation: Skilled Trades & STEM (North Carolina) funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for North Carolina schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes Lowe's Foundation: Skilled Trades & STEM (North Carolina) 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 — TEKS, Common Core, and state 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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