LOWE’S FOUNDATION
After more than 100 years of serving communities across America, we understand our role in helping others see what’s possible in their communities and in their own lives. That’s why we focus our philanthropic investments in partnerships and programs that address pressing needs and create lasting impact.
At the Lowe's Foundation, we are currently focused on closing the skilled trades labor gap across the United States. Our mission is to develop a community of skilled tradespeople who can build and revitalize our homes, neighborhoods and infrastructure for the future.
The Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants Program
The United States is experiencing a significant labor shortage within the skilled trades industry. Studies show that 88% of contractors report trouble finding skilled workersi, and an estimated 501,000 new skilled tradespeople will be needed to meet demand in 2024 aloneii.
The Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants program is a 5-year, $50 million commitment to train 50,000 job-ready skilled tradespeople to build a stronger infrastructure that supports our communities for the long term. From 2023-2028, community and technical colleges and community-based nonprofit organizations across the country can apply for grants to recruit, train and employ the future skilled trades workforce.
We’ll bring our network, expertise and resources to address this critical need and ensure that the next generation of builders has the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the demands of our modern world.
i Association of General Contractors of America. 2023 Workforce Survey Analysis
ii Associated Builders and Contractors (January 31, 2024) 2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million
The next Gable Grants application cycle for community and technical colleges will open from March 1 through March 31, 2025. During this timeframe, the application will appear on the Lowe’s Foundation website.
Meet the new Community & Technical College Gable Grants recipients
The Lowe’s Foundation announced nearly $8 million in grants to community and technical colleges across the U.S. to support skilled trades workforce development initiatives through its latest round of Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants. Since awarding its first grants one year ago, the foundation has assisted in expanding skilled trades career pathways through its growing network of 35 community colleges and nonprofits in rural and urban communities across 27 states.
Meet the Community-Based Nonprofit Organizations Gable Grants Recipients
The Lowe’s Foundation has selected 10 community-based nonprofits as Gable Grants recipients to enhance their innovative skilled trades training programs. These nonprofits expand the foundation’s roster of grant recipients to 24 organizations offering inclusive and scalable training programs in 25 states nationwide.
Meet the National Nonprofit Partner Gable Grants Recipients
Three $1 million grants have been awarded to Goodwill Industries International, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). These grants will fund programs that prepare more individuals for skilled trades careers, including providing accelerated training, coaching, wraparound services and targeted workforce development in communities impacted by natural disasters.
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