Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF) has helped more than 1,000 schools across the country create reading gardens, build playgrounds and implement other improvement projects that help strengthen their schools and their communities. Below are some of these winning schools’ stories.
This recipient of the Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant has already completed construction of their Outdoor Classroom and is close to completing their greenhouse and garden areas. Students and teachers were very grateful for this opportunity provided by Lowe's and are looking forward to putting this great learning space to use at their school.
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A public school located in Montgomery, Alabama was able to build an outdoor science classroom and reading garden for their school with the help of Lowe's and their local community.
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The Fall 2008 cycle is now open. The deadline for submitting applications for this grant cycle is October 17, 2008. However, if 1500 applications are received before the application deadline, then the application process will close. To get started, click on the “How to Apply” link at the top of this page.
All applicants for the Spring 2008 grant cycle have been notified of the status of their application. The winners for the Spring 2008 grant cycle are now posted under the Grant Winners section. |
"We sincerely appreciate your belief in our mission. It is because of your generosity that we have a chance to make these dreams a reality. Thank you!!"
Tom Trout, Principal
Central Elementary School
Grandville, MI
2005 Grant Winner
"I am confident that this grant will impact the entire school, students, teachers, and parents. Thank you for your support and belief that we can make a difference!"
Leslie Paynter, President
Little River School
Durham, NC
2005 Grant Winner
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