2012 Winning Projects

2012 RETOOL YOUR SCHOOL Projects are Underway!
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Last year, Home Depot awarded campus improvement grants to the following HBCUs:

 

$50,000 (1 winner)

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Restore the entryway and exterior of Lincoln Hall
 

$25,000 (1 winner)

Alabama A&M University Alabama A&M University
Installation of a rainwater irrigation system and landscaping of student walkways
 

$10,000 (11 winners)

Fisk University Fisk University
Update main campus entrance with landscaping and energy-efficient lighting
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Landscape around residence halls and academic buildings
Tuskegee University Tuskegee University
Refurbish and update engineering labs with energy-efficient lighting, paint and weather proofing windows
Lincoln University of Missouri Lincoln University of Missouri
Campus landscaping
Texas College Texas College
Handicap accessible buildings and campus landscaping
Knoxville College Knoxville College
Handicap accessible bathrooms and beautification of the Student Center lawn
Benedict College Benedict College
Upgrade campus walking track
Denmark Technical College Denmark Technical College
Renovate the Student Center restrooms with automatic, energy-efficient faucets and toilets
Howard University Howard University
Campus landscaping, building of a compost pit and toolshed
Miles College Miles College
Build a clock tower and a mini green space
Gadsden State Community College Gadsden State Community College
Install eco-friendly landscaping, solar lighting and outdoor study spaces

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