🏗 Inaugural 2026 Campaign — Florida & South Carolina EIN and 501(c)(3) Employer ID number: EIN 88-2319994 | DLN 26053513006075
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Our Story & Mission
About National Remodelers Charities
National Remodelers Charities (NRC) is an independent workforce-development initiative dedicated to supporting the next generation of skilled trades professionals in Florida and South Carolina.
NRC raises scholarship funds directly from the construction and remodeling industries — including contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and related businesses — and awards scholarships directly to qualified students pursuing careers in the skilled trades.
Unlike institution-controlled scholarship programs, NRC operates independently, allowing the organization to remain agile, student-focused, and industry-driven. Students apply to accredited trade, technical, and vocational programs of their choice and then apply directly to NRC for scholarship assistance. Scholarship funds are disbursed directly to the student’s educational institution on the student’s behalf.
NRC’s mission is to help address the growing skilled labor shortage by increasing awareness of career opportunities in the trades while reducing financial barriers for students entering workforce-oriented training programs.
The organization promotes careers in construction, remodeling, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, welding, roofing, automotive/diesel technology, CDL/commercial driving, and related skilled trades through digital outreach, industry partnerships, community engagement, and student awareness initiatives.
NRC is independent from educational institutions while remaining supportive of technical colleges, trade schools, workforce programs, and apprenticeship initiatives throughout Florida and South Carolina.
By remaining lean, flexible, and industry-connected, NRC is able to focus resources where they matter most:
supporting students and strengthening the future skilled trades workforce.
Why We Exist
Bridging the Skilled Trades Gap
The remodeling and home improvement industry depends on a steady pipeline of skilled tradespeople — electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, carpenters, and more. That pipeline has a leak, and we're here to help seal it.
National Remodelers Charities was founded to address cost barriers head-on. By channeling donations directly into accredited trade school scholarships, NRC removes the single most common reason qualified students don't start — or can't finish — their programs.
80 cents of every dollar donated reaches a student directly — no exceptions, no fine print.
Equity
We welcome applications from high schoolers, adults in career transition, current students, and veterans. Every path to the trades matters.
Impact
Every NRC award is a direct investment in the regional workforce that Florida and South Carolina's remodeling industry depends on.
Integrity
Applications are evaluated by an independent committee on a documented rubric. Every scoring sheet is retained for audit for a minimum of three years.
Fair & Documented
The Review Committee
NRC scholarship applications are evaluated by an independent committee of no fewer than three members to ensure consistent, fair, and documented award decisions.
At least one NRC member contractor
At least one representative from a partner trade school or workforce development organization
At least one NRC leadership or administrative representative
Committee members may not review applications from students they personally know
All scoring sheets retained for a minimum of 3 years for audit purposes
Evaluation Rubric (100 Points)
Financial Need90 pts
Household income, existing debt, barriers to enrollment
Career Commitment & Purpose85 pts
Clear statement of why the trades, alignment with NRC industry focus
Personal Statement70 pts
Clarity, authenticity, specificity
Academic / Work Record35 pts
GPA if applicable, prior work ethic, relevant experience
Community or Industry Ties30 pts
Volunteering, family in trades, employer recommendation
Application & Award Cycle
Campaign Timeline
1
Applications Open
30 days after campaign launch
Applications become available on the NRC website. Eligible students in FL & SC may submit.
2
Application Deadline
60 days after applications open
All required materials must be submitted before the deadline.
3
Committee Review
30 days after deadline
Independent committee evaluates all complete applications using the 100-point rubric.
4
Award Notifications
Within 5 business days
Recipients and non-recipients are notified of the committee's decisions.
5
Funds Disbursed
Within 30 days of confirmation
Funds paid directly to the institution on behalf of the student whenever possible.
6
Impact Report
Within 30 days of campaign close
Full donor impact report published — total raised, students awarded, and outcomes.
