Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation - Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grants The Lowe's Foundation invites proposals for the fall round of Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grants. To help schools through this difficult economic time, grants are focusing on one time project needs that have the greatest and most efficient impact on school functioning. Grants range from $2,000 to $5,000. Eligible organizations include public nonprofit K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations associated with a school. Deadline: October 15, 2010. The application process will close when 1,500 proposals are received.