Albany State University Receives $80,000 Grant from The Home Depot
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on April 17, 2023 Albany State University (ASU) received an $80,000 grant from The Home Depot after participating in the 2023 Retool Your School competition. This is the third consecutive year the University received a grant from the program. “Thank you to the RAMily and all who voted for ASU in the Home Depot Retool Your School Challenge. The continuous support of our community allows us to enhance our campus aesthetics while building an environment where students can create a community. The investment from this grant will add to the sustainability of ASU and further our institutional mission of cultivating an environment of excellence,” said Albany State University President, Marion Ross Fedrick. The funds will be used to upgrade the C.W. Grant Student Union Amphitheatre, an outdoor space that serves as a gathering space for many student and campus activities. The upgrade will include lighting, additional shading, and landscaping. HBCUs participating in the Campus Improvement Grant program were separated into three clusters based on student population. The top ten schools with the most votes per cluster received grants ranging from $40,000 to $150,000. "The Home Depot's commitment to HBCUs goes deeper than just financial support," said Molly Battin, senior vice president and chief marketing officer. "We recognize that HBCUs are fundamental to academic success and professional development in both the communities they serve and our nation as a whole. We're committed to preserving that incredible history and seeing that it continues to grow." Since 2009, through Retool Your School, The Home Depot has invested more than $9.25 million dollars to update, upgrade and uplift HBCU campuses. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
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