Transforming HBCUs one grant at a time.
RETOOL YOUR SCHOOL IS BACK FOR 2025!
Retool Your School is Back for 2025!
The Home Depot Retool Your School program is back for 2025, bringing more impactful funding, career opportunities, and transformative campus projects. With a focus on culture, community, and student empowerment, this year’s program is poised to make an even bigger impact. Join us as we continue shaping the future of HBCUs. Together, we’re powered by purpose!
PRIDE IN ACTION
The Home Depot Retool Your School program champions HBCUs’ vision for unity and purpose with campus grants, scholarships and career opportunities. From sustainability projects to innovation lounges, we’re helping campuses and communities thrive.
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Check out these moments from HBCU campus projects and Retool Your School events.
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2025 GRANT APPLICATION TIMELINE
Jan 6
Application Portal for Campus Improvement, Innovation Lounge Grant, and Community Project Grants Opens
Feb 28
Application Portal for Campus Improvement, Innovation Lounge and Community Project Grants Closes
April 14
Grant Recipients Announced
2025 Timeline
CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT GRANT
15
Years
273
Grants
Awarded
Awarded
$12.1 million
In Awarded
Grants
Grants
55.4 million
Votes Cast
CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT GRANT
273
Grants
Awarded
Awarded
$12.1 million
In Awarded
Grants
Grants
55.4 million
Votes Cast
15
Years
MOREHOUSE COLLEGE INNOVATION LOUNGE
Morehouse College pioneers innovation with new campus space transformation. Learn how Dr. SherRhonda Gibbs, dean of business, envisions this Innovation Lounge shaping the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.
THE RETOOL YOUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANT
The Community Project Grant is an extension of the program to assist HBCUs with outreach and connection in their surrounding communities. School administrators are encouraged to email us with questions and for additional information.
16 Years of Pride & Action
For 16 years, The Home Depot has partnered with HBCUs, investing over $12M to uplift campuses and communities. With more than 200 transformative projects completed, this program empowers students, celebrates culture and creates opportunities. Discover how Retool Your School continues to honor HBCU excellence while shaping an even brighter future.