Skills Canada / Lowe’s CanadaGrant Application Submission Requirements

ABOUT THE GRANTWe are pleased to announce that Skills Canada, through the Lowe’s Toolbox for Education program, is able to provide one-time funding for high school-based projects throughout the provinces of Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. The grant, up to $10,000 per school, is designed to engage students and teachers to improve their school campus, curriculum delivery or surrounding community.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Please complete the corresponding grant application, providing as much specific information as you have available. This is a competitive process, and a limited number of grants will be awarded based on the quality of the application, the detail and feasibility of the project plan, a realistic budget and the outreach opportunity that is presented. Applications and supporting documents must be received by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on October 29, 2014 in order to be considered for the grant.

GRANT APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE REVIEWED FOR CONSIDERATION IF: They were received (or postmarked) by or on the due date They are submitted in approved formats

o Mail - printed on white letter-size (8 ½” x 11”) paper, corner stapled;o Fax - on white letter size paper;o Email - as an attachment in either PDF or MS Word Formats. Each

submission may only have ONE attachment. Multiple attachments will not be opened or reviewed.

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A GRANT THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET: School applying must be a high school in the provinces of Alberta, Ontario,

British Columbia and Saskatchewan. School applying must be involved with a Skills Canada Member Organization. A teacher employed at the applying school must be named as Project Advisor or

Co-advisor. Students of the applying school must be involved in the

implementation/construction of the project. Labour costs over and above student work are not to exceed 10% of total grant received.

Applying schools must be able to complete the proposed project within the school year of receiving the grant.

Applying schools are encouraged to partner with other schools or civic organizations.

Applying schools do not have to have a Lowe’s nearby to qualify for a grant; however, an ongoing partnership with Lowe’s is more practical when there is a store within a reasonable distance to the school.

PREVIOUSLY SUCCESSFUL GRANT APPLICATIONSThe summaries below are samples of projects that previously received grant funding. They can be used as an inspiration for your proposal; however, you are encouraged to submit ideas that are unique and address a specific need at your school or in your community.

Rideau High SchoolCreated a new wood shop to be used by local elementary school and community groups, including the Boys and Girls Club, Somali Teachers Homework Club, LINC (adult ESL program). Secondary students act as mentors to elementary students who will use the shop to create neighborhood beautification projects (e.g.: planters).

Bert Church High SchoolUpdated and upgraded welding stations with flash screens, Personal Safety Equipment, welding shields and welding stands.

École Secondaire Notre Dame High SchoolGrant funds were used to build a heated greenhouse to grow fresh herbs, greens and vegetables. The produce is used by the school’s food programs and is donated to community service programs.

Harry Ainlay High SchoolStudents designed and manufactured wooden push bikes for local community daycares. The project involved students from Design Studies, Fashion Studies, Welding, Automotive, Construction and Communication Technologies classes.

Holy Cross Catholic AcademyThe construction technology class refurbished the cosmology lab.

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic College SchoolPurchased new equipment for a hospitality program, which provides hands-on culinary and math experiences to students in grades 7 -12 as they provide cafeteria services for the school.

FUNDING RESTRICTIONS:When planning your project and budget, please note that the Skills Canada / Lowe’s Canada grant may NOT be used for the following:

Individuals and families National health organizations and their local affiliates Academic or medical research Religious organizations, programs or events (Note: separate/Catholic and faith

based private schools are eligible to receive the grant) Special events (conferences, dinners, sports competitions, festivals or art

exhibits) Sponsorship of fundraising events (dinners, walks, golf tournaments, auctions,

fairs) Goodwill advertising or marketing Political, labour, veteran/fraternal organizations, civic clubs or candidates Sports teams, athletic events or athletic programs Arts-based programs Animal rescue and support groups Travel-related events, including student trips Development and/or production of books, films, videos or television programs Capital campaigns or endowments Activities or organizations serving primarily their own membership Continuing education/training for teachers Institutional overhead and/or indirect costs such as salaries, stipends, benefits

and most project labour costs Memorial campaigns Multi-year requests Tickets to events Replicating or replacing existing provincial and national projects or programs.

QUESTIONS?Phone: Sharon Côté at 1-877-754-5226 ext. 514 Email: sharonc@skillcanada.com