Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to nonprofit public K-12 schools or affiliated parent groups working to improve their schools through facility enhancement, cleanup programs, and projects that encourage parent involvement and community spirit.
The deadline is October 14, 2011.
Lowe's is planning on donating a total of $5 million to U.S. public schools and public school parent teacher groups at more than one thousand public schools. For the 2010-11 program, the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation will focus on basic, one-time project needs.
Any individual nonprofit public K-12 school or parent group associated with a nonprofit public K-12 school is eligible to apply. Parent groups (PTO, PTA, etc.) that are applying must have an independent tax ID number and official 501(c)(3) status from the IRS. Groups that do not have 501(c)(3) status should apply through their school. Applicant schools must be at least two years old. Preschools are not eligible.
The program prioritizes funding requests that have a permanent impact such as facility enhancement (both indoor and outdoor) as well as landscaping/cleanup-type projects. Projects that encourage parent involvement and build stronger community spirit will be favored.
Grants may be requested for amounts between $2,000 and $5,000.
The deadline for submitting applications for this grant cycle is October 15, 2010.
Visit the Toolbox for Education site for complete application guidelines.
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