Lowes Donation Request
Learn more about Lowe’s charitable giving for nonprofits, community involvement, and how to request donations from companies like Lowe’s.
Lowe's—well known for being a hub of home improvement goods with many locations across the U.S could be a great match for your nonprofit organization. Learn more about what types of charitable community involvement Lowe's participates in below.
I have a fundraiser coming up and would like to get product donations from Lowe’s. Where can I find Lowe’s donation request form?
Unfortunately, Lowe’s recently has revised their giving program and no longer has an open donation or grant program. Lowe’s Community relations team will reach out directly to the organizations that they are focusing their philanthropy on. Lowe’s focuses most of their community support in their hometown, Charlotte, North Carolina and partners with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte, and Roof Above.
The Lowe's Foundation has been committed to community projects. Recently, in 2020, Lowe’s committed $9.25 million to the greater Charlotte area, and will fund Charlotte’s charitable organizations, safe and affordable housing, growing the skilled trade industry, improving access to technology, and helping small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
For Lowe's full list of the 2020-2022 partners, and more information, see Lowe’s Foundation.
What stores similar to Lowe’s have grant applications?
The Home Depot offers a grant program for nonprofit organizations with a focus on new construction or rehabilitation of permanent supportive housing for veterans, with amounts ranging from $100,000 to $500,000.
To qualify for this program, organizations must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and have previous experience of developing or owning veteran housing, with priority given to organizations based in large cities.
Read more about Home Depot’s grant program and their overall charitable contributions in our Guide to Home Depot's Donation Request.
What other nationwide stores similar to Lowe’s donate to nonprofits?
If you are looking for product and gift card donations, the following companies are similar to Lowe’s and also donate. Select any of the links below to be directed to the company's donation program information.
- Target Donation Request
- See our article on Target's donation program for more information.
- Walmart Donation Request
- See our article on Walmart's donation program for more information.
- Costco Donation Request
- See our article on Costco's donation program for more information.
- Also check out our article on Amazon's donation program for information on their in-kind and monetary contributions.
What are other ways in which Lowe’s interacts with communities and pursues social good?
Lowe’s focuses its philanthropy in five main areas, safe and affordable housing, skilled trades education, disaster relief, military and veteran support, and associates making a difference.
Safe and Affordable Housing
Lowe’s has partnered with organizations including Habitat for Humanity International and Rebuilding Together in order to provide safe and affordable housing for the community. In addition, Lowe’s has donated over $65 million to Habitat for Humanity International since 2003, and Lowe’s employees have volunteered at over 17,000 Habitat families nationwide.
Skilled Trades Education
Lowe’s partners with SkillsUSA, the USO, and AMVETS to address the shortage in the skilled trades industry by providing education, job creation, and community investments. Lowe’s leads the Generation T movement to connect people with skilled trades job opportunities.
Disaster Relief
Lowe’s focuses not only on immediate cleanup and recovery, but long term rebuilding efforts in impacted areas. Recently Lowe’s donated $3 million as well as disaster relief supplies to communities impacted by Hurricane Ida in September 2021.
In addition, year round, Lowe’s has a core team that focuses on how the company can best prepare for and respond to disasters.
Military and Veteran Support
Lowe’s works with organizations such as AMVETS and the USO to honor veterans and military members through funding and volunteer projects that include providing affordable housing and workforce training. Lowe’s also offers a Military Discount for active duty, retired, and military veterans and spouses with a 10% discount on eligible items.
Associates Making a Difference
Lowe’s allocates funding for every store located in the United States and Canada for a community project that Lowe’s associates complete together. Lowe’s also provides employees with “Give Back Time”, which allows them to take one day a year to volunteer with an organization of their choosing.
Read more about Lowe’s commitment to their communities here.
Where can I find the aforementioned Lowe's donation request information?
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Frequently asked questions
Does Lowe's donate to nonprofits?
Lowe's gives to nonprofits, but not through an open donation or grant program. The company revised its giving, and its Community Relations team reaches out directly to the organizations it chooses to support. Most of that support goes to Lowe's hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, including partners such as Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte, and Roof Above.
How do I request a donation from Lowe's?
There is no Lowe's donation request form for nonprofits to submit. Because Lowe's selects its partners directly, organizations outside that group will have better results with retailers that accept requests. Details on Lowe's giving are at corporate.lowes.com under the Lowe's Foundation page.
What home improvement stores offer grants to nonprofits?
The Home Depot offers a grant program for nonprofits focused on new construction or rehabilitation of permanent supportive housing for veterans, with amounts ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. To qualify, an organization must be a 501(c)(3) with previous experience developing or owning veteran housing, and priority goes to organizations based in large cities.
What other national retailers donate to nonprofits?
Target, Walmart, and Costco all have donation programs for product and gift card requests, and each is listed on TheShareWay. Amazon also makes in-kind and monetary contributions. TheShareWay has a full guide for each of these companies' donation programs.
What causes does Lowe's support?
Lowe's philanthropy covers five areas: safe and affordable housing, skilled trades education, disaster relief, military and veteran support, and associates making a difference. It has donated over $65 million to Habitat for Humanity International since 2003, and its employees have volunteered with more than 17,000 Habitat families nationwide. On the skilled trades side, Lowe's partners with SkillsUSA, the USO, and AMVETS, and leads the Generation T movement.