The Home Depot Foundation
Path to Pro Education Grants
Up to $10,000 in Home Depot gift cards for tools and shop space for school programs that teach construction trades. Only fits a larger, accredited private school with an existing shop or trades class.
- Amount
- Up to $10,000 in Home Depot gift cards
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- No: for-profit schools excluded
- Deadline
- Open
- Who this fits
- Private schoolAccredited K-12 schools (and 501(c)(3) groups) that already run a construction skilled trades program, are at least 3 years old and have a budget of $300,000 or more.Religious schools: yes, not for religious activities
- New schools
- Not for brand-new schools
- Where
- National: schools in any US state
- Last checked
- Oct 10, 2026on corporate.homedepot.com
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- Which accreditors count.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check you meet the $300,000 budget and 3-year rules
- Step 2: Have your accreditation and trades program details ready
- Step 3: Register on the grant portal and start the 'Path to Pro Education Grant' application
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Who can apply
“Accredited K-12 schools with an existing construction skilled trade program”
Money buys tools, products, equipment and new or remodeled training spaces. Rules include a current operating budget of at least $300,000 and three years of audited financials (schools may give exemption paperwork instead). Organizations newer than three years can't apply. Religious groups only for non-sectarian programs with their own 501(c)(3). Emphasis on carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and construction management.
- Accredited K-12 school or 501(c)(3)
- An existing construction trades program
- Operating budget of $300,000 or more
- At least 3 years old
Timing
Applications are open now and reviewed on a rolling basis. No new awards until February 2027; applications sent before then are considered starting February 2027.