Lowe's Invests $20 Million to Help Nonprofits and Community Organizations Fulfill Bucket List Renovations

Q: What community investment did Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) announce on August 11, 2026?

Lowe's announced a $20 million community investment, split between grants for nonprofits and associate-led projects. According to Lowe's, this funding supports bucket list renovations that strengthen hometowns, expanding nonprofit capacity and improving critical community spaces across the United States.

Q: How does the new $20 million investment relate to Lowe's $100 million Community Impact commitment?

The $20 million investment completes Lowe's $100 million five-year Community Impact Program commitment. According to Lowe's, this fulfills its pledge to revitalize and restore hometowns through large-scale renovations that support nonprofits, community organizations and associate-led projects nationwide.

Q: How will Lowe's $20 million in Community Impact funding be allocated in 2026?

Lowe's will allocate $10 million in Community Impact Grants to 100 nonprofits and community organizations, and another $10 million to more than 2,000 associate-led projects. According to Lowe's, both streams aim to improve and restore community spaces nationwide.

Q: How many projects and nominations are involved in Lowe's 2026 Community Bucket List initiative?

Lowe's selected projects from more than 5,000 nominations submitted through its Community Bucket List. According to Lowe's, funding will support 100 large-scale nonprofit projects and over 2,000 associate-led impact projects improving local community facilities and services.

Q: What is the size of Lowe's Community Impact Grant awarded to 5th Squad in Mississippi?

5th Squad in Pearl, Mississippi, will receive a $200,000 Lowe's Community Impact Grant. According to Lowe's, this funding will help transform the organization’s space into a home base for veterans and their families, expanding its ability to serve military members.

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Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) announced a total investment of $20 million to support large-scale community renovation projects across the U.S., fulfilling its five-year $100 million Lowe's Community Impact Program commitment to revitalizing hometowns.

The company will provide $10 million in Lowe's Community Impact Grants to fund bucket list renovations for 100 nonprofit and community organizations, and another $10 million for more than 2,000 associate-led impact projects that improve community spaces nationwide. Selected from over 5,000 nominations via Lowe's Community Bucket List, projects address needs such as food pantry expansion, shelter and safe housing restoration, outdoor space revitalization and facility upgrades for first responders and veterans. Highlighted efforts include a $200,000 grant to 5th Squad in Pearl, Mississippi, completion of the Food Insecurity Shared Hub in Los Angeles, and an accessible playground and outdoor learning center for Third Creek Elementary in North Carolina.

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Fulfilling Lowe's $100 million commitment to bringing 'big dream' renovations to life, helping to
strengthen communities, expand nonprofit capacity and refresh much loved spaces

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's today announced $10 million in Lowe's Community Impact Grants to fund large-scale projects for 100 nonprofit and community organizations with the goal of helping check off bucket list renovation projects that strengthen hometowns. The company also announced an additional $10 million to support more than 2,000 associate-led impact projects that will improve community spaces nationwide.

The investment fulfills Lowe's Community Impact Program's five-year, $100 million commitment to revitalizing and restoring hometowns. Projects were selected from more than 5,000 nominations through Lowe's Community Bucket List. Each project will address local needs, from expanding food pantries to restoring shelters and safe housing resources to reviving outdoor spaces and renovating facilities for first responders and veterans.

"At Lowe's, we believe strong communities are built by the organizations and people who help their neighbors every day. Through Lowe's Community Impact Program, we're honored to invest in projects that help organizations expand their reach, restore vital spaces and deliver the services communities count on," said Marvin Ellison, Lowe's chairman and CEO. "Powered by the passion of our 300,000 red vest associates, these projects reflect Lowe's commitment to rolling up our sleeves and making a lasting difference in our hometowns."

This fall, Lowe's Community Impact Projects will help strengthen vital community resources by bringing big dream projects to life. A full list of projects can be found at Lowes.com/HowWeHelp. Projects include:

Complete the Food Insecurity Shared Hub (F.I.S.H.), helping a coalition of nonprofit partners expand community-wide capabilities to distribute food to those in need in Los Angeles;
Expanding critical services for veterans and their families with 5^th Squad in Pearl, Mississippi;
Building an accessible playground and outdoor learning center for Third Creek Elementary in Statesville, North Carolina.

"From helping to cover bills to recreating the comradery that most of us found in the military – we like to think of 5^th Squad as a safe place for military members to land," said Lee Stringer, co-founder and president of 5^th Squad. "For ten years we've dreamed of transforming our space into a homebase for veterans and their families. The $200,000 Lowe's Community Impact Grant is going to bring those dreams to life and expand our ability to serve."

Visit Lowes.com/HowWeHelp and follow #HowLowesHelps on social media to learn more about Lowe's Community Impact Projects and follow progress of each project as Lowe's helps transform spaces nationwide.

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About Lowe's

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE^® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

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Lowe's Community Impact Grant will help 5th Squad in Pearl, Mississippi expand critical services for veterans and their families.

Third Creek Elementary in Statesville, North Carolina will team up with Lowe's to build an accessible playground and outdoor learning center.

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FAQ

What community investment did Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) announce on August 11, 2026?

Lowe's announced a $20 million community investment, split between grants for nonprofits and associate-led projects. According to Lowe's, this funding supports bucket list renovations that strengthen hometowns, expanding nonprofit capacity and improving critical community spaces across the United States.

How does the new $20 million investment relate to Lowe's $100 million Community Impact commitment?

The $20 million investment completes Lowe's $100 million five-year Community Impact Program commitment. According to Lowe's, this fulfills its pledge to revitalize and restore hometowns through large-scale renovations that support nonprofits, community organizations and associate-led projects nationwide.

How will Lowe's $20 million in Community Impact funding be allocated in 2026?

Lowe's will allocate $10 million in Community Impact Grants to 100 nonprofits and community organizations, and another $10 million to more than 2,000 associate-led projects. According to Lowe's, both streams aim to improve and restore community spaces nationwide.

How many projects and nominations are involved in Lowe's 2026 Community Bucket List initiative?

Lowe's selected projects from more than 5,000 nominations submitted through its Community Bucket List. According to Lowe's, funding will support 100 large-scale nonprofit projects and over 2,000 associate-led impact projects improving local community facilities and services.

What types of community projects will Lowe's (LOW) fund through its 2026 Community Impact Grants?

Lowe's will fund projects expanding food pantries, restoring shelters and safe housing, reviving outdoor spaces and renovating facilities for first responders and veterans. According to Lowe's, these renovations are designed to meet local needs and strengthen vital community resources and services.

What is the size of Lowe's Community Impact Grant awarded to 5th Squad in Mississippi?

5th Squad in Pearl, Mississippi, will receive a $200,000 Lowe's Community Impact Grant. According to Lowe's, this funding will help transform the organization’s space into a home base for veterans and their families, expanding its ability to serve military members.

Where can investors and community members learn more about Lowe's 2026 Community Impact Projects?

Information on Lowe's 2026 Community Impact Projects is available at Lowes.com/HowWeHelp. According to Lowe's, visitors can see the full list of funded projects and follow progress as renovations and improvements to community spaces are carried out nationwide.