MISSION STATEMENT:

The Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation is dedicated to improving the communities we serve through support of public education, community improvement projects and home safety initiatives.

LOWE’S CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION:

Founded in 1957, the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF) has a long and proud history of contributing to grassroots community projects. LCEF awards millions annually to diverse organizations across the United States.

Primary philanthropic focus areas are:

Community improvement projects Public Education, priority is given to K-12 public schools

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF A COMMUNITY GRANT:

The Foundation provides funding only to 501(c) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and public agencies in communities where Lowe’s operates stores and distribution centers.

Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation requires that all applicants take an eligibility test. Organizations that pass will be considered, but not guaranteed a grant. LCEF receives far more requests than it can accommodate. Many times, requests that pass the eligibility test and fall within the stated guidelines are not approved.

Grants generally range from $5,000 to $25,000. The Foundation will reserve the right to consider an organization's grant application only once per calendar year.

The Foundation's charitable contributions are not used for:

Individuals and families National health organizations and their local affiliates Religious organizations and church or denomination-sponsored programs or events Special events, such as conferences, dinners, sport competitions, festivals or art exhibits Sponsorship of fundraising events (i.e. dinners, walks, golf tournaments and auctions) Goodwill advertising or marketing Political, labor, veteran/fraternal organizations, civic clubs or candidates Sports teams or athletic events Arts-based programs Animal rescue and support groups Travel-related events, including student trips or tours Development or production of books, films, videos or television programs Capital campaigns, endowments or endowed chairs Activities of organizations serving primarily their own membership Private schools Continuing education for teachers and staff Institutional overhead and/or indirect cost (i.e. salaries, stipends, benefits and most project labor costs) Memorial campaigns Multi-year requests Tickets to events