Lowe's Hometowns

Any type of project that involves the physical improvement or renovation of a community space is eligible. All grants must go to a local nonprofit that is willing and able to take on the project. Past nominations have included:

Community Resources/Space (e.g. park, senior citizen center, youth center, etc.);
Safe Affordable Housing (e.g. critical repairs for shelters, block of homes, accessible home needs, etc.);
Cultural Preservation (e.g. theatre or memorial renovation, etc.);
Area Revitalization (e.g. a new playground at a community park, community garden, renovations to downtown areas, etc.);
Skilled Trades Education initiatives (e.g. mobile training programs, high school vocational, etc.)