The Fall 2008 deadline for submitting applications is Oct. 17, 2008. However, if 1,500 applications are received before the application deadline, the application process will close.

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Any individual nonprofit public K-12 school or parent group associated with a nonprofit public K-12 school is eligible to apply.

Parent groups that are applying (PTO, PTA, etc.) must have an independent tax ID number and official 501(c)(3) status from the IRS. Groups without this status should apply through their school.  Pre-schools are not eligible at this time.  Applicant schools must be more than two years old.

The grant program gives preference for funding requests that have a permanent impact such as facility enhancement (both indoor and outdoor) as well as landscaping/clean-up projects. Projects that encourage parent involvement and build stronger community spirit are encouraged.

Up to $5,000 per school is available. In order to apply, the requested grant amount must be between $2,000 and $5,000. Lowe's will donate $5 million to schools and school parent teacher groups at more than 1,000 different schools during the school year.