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Lowe's Foundation Announces Nearly $8 Million in Grants to Community and Technical Colleges to Support Skilled Trades Training Nationwide

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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MOORESVILLE, N.C., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lowe's Foundation today announced nearly $8 million in grants to community and technical colleges across the U.S. to support skilled trades workforce development initiatives through its first-ever round of Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants. The grants are the first in a five-year, $50 million commitment to help prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers. This investment will fund cutting-edge programs in appliance repair, carpentry, construction, electrical, HVAC and plumbing.

Key Points: 
  • The grants are the first in a five-year, $50 million commitment to help prepare 50,000 people for skilled trades careers.
  • The 2023 Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants for community and technical colleges include:
    Coconino County Community College (Arizona) will expand its skilled trades training programs in construction, HVAC, plumbing and electrical.
  • "The support for community and technical colleges provided by Gable Grants from the Lowe's Foundation will enable the expansion of the innovative, responsive and in-demand skilled trades training offerings at the nation's community colleges," said Walter G. Bumphus, president and CEO, American Association of Community Colleges.
  • Eligible community-based nonprofits that offer skilled trades training can submit Lowe's Foundation Gable Grant applications between Aug. 1 and Sept. 1, 2023 at Lowes.com/Foundation .