Lowe's Foundation Grants Nearly $9M to Grow Careers in the Skilled Trades 

As part of its commitment to advocating for the next generation of skilled tradespeople, the Lowe's Foundation has announced the most recent recipients in its Gable Grants Program. The nearly $9 million in grants will go to 15 nonprofits across the nation that are involved in promoting career opportunities in the skilled trades. 

The foundation's grants program is a five-year $50 million commitment to train 50,000 job-ready skilled tradespeople. From 2023 to 2028, community and technical colleges and community-based nonprofits can apply to the national program for grants to be used in recruiting and training new job-ready tradespeople to help the U.S. fill its skilled trades gap.  The program has awarded more than $34 million in Gable Grants since 2023 to support training programs focused on carpentry and construction, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and appliance repair.

"We listen closely to contractors and know that many candidates don't have the necessary skills to fill the wide range of open trades positions," said Janice Dupré, Lowe's executive vice president of human resources and chair of the Lowe's Foundation. "Through modern training methods, these nonprofits are unlocking the workforce's potential while building an economy that rewards skills, not just titles or four-year degrees." Learn more and see the list of grant recipients