The Lowe’s Foundation is committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen community infrastructure by training skilled tradespeople. Their mission focuses on addressing the labor shortage in the skilled trades industry through substantial investment in training programs.
The Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grants program aims to mitigate the skilled trades labor shortage in the United States by committing $50 million over five years to train 50,000 job-ready individuals. This initiative invites community and technical colleges, as well as community-based nonprofit organizations, to apply for grants. These grants are designed to support the recruitment, training, and employment of future skilled trades workers, addressing the critical need for skilled labor to support community infrastructure.