Texas Operations Announces 2004 Community Grant Program Winners

Freeport, TX - August 12, 2004

They applied. They competed. They won.

Dow Texas Operations is proud to announce that 19 local organizations will receive funds from the site's 2004 Community Grants Program (CGP).

The competitive grant program is a part of Dow's charitable giving. It was designed to help local non-profit organizations, municipal or government agencies, and public schools that had projects which identified a social, economic and/or environmental need in the community.

"The CGP provides the mechanism for Dow to work with the community on a number of smaller high value projects," said Jan Huisman, Public Affairs Leader for Dow Texas Operations. "This year's recipients come from every corner of our area. Their projects bring tangible results that make a positive impact for many people in our community."

As part of the CGP, organizations were invited to compete for one of two grants. The "Diamond" Grant was worth up to $5,000 and the "Living. Improved daily." Grant had a maximum amount of $25,000.

More than 50 organizations vied for the competitive grants with a panel of Dow and community judges selecting the winners.

Eighteen organizations applied for the "Diamond" Grant. The "Living. Improved daily." Grant had 32 applicants.

"We had great participation for our 'Living. Improved daily.' Grants," said Huisman. "In 2005, we hope that we will have more organizations apply for our "Diamond" Grants. Projects that have entities working together to enhance the quality of life for our neighbors will be given special consideration."

"Living. Improved daily." Grant Winners

City of Danbury
First Capital Historical Foundation
Gulf Coast Wildlife Rescue
Interfaith Food Bank
SPCA of Brazoria County

"Diamond" Grant Winners

Brazoria County Library System
Brazoria County Youth Homes
Community Foundation of Brazoria County
Friends of Brazoria Wildlife Refuge
Gulf Coast Bird Observatory
Gulf Coast Emergency Rescue Squad
Lake Jackson Girls Softball Association
Pregnancy Help Center
Services and Family Enrichment
Southwest SIDS Research Institute
Sweeny Community Library Association
US Fish and Wildlife Services
West Columbia Little League
Women's Center of Brazoria County

Dow is a leader in science and technology, providing innovative chemical, plastic and agricultural products and services to many essential consumer markets. With annual sales of $33 billion, Dow serves customers in more than 180 countries and a wide range of markets that are vital to human progress, including food, transportation, health and medicine, personal and home care, and building and construction, among others. Committed to the principles of sustainable development, Dow and its approximately 46,000 employees seek to balance economic, environmental and social responsibilities. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted.

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David Winder
The Dow Chemical Company
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News Center News Releases Public Reports Security at Dow Sign-up for Texas Operations E-Updates About Texas Operations Dow in the Community Brazosport Industrial CAER 65th Anniversary Dow in Texas Sign-up for Texas Operations E-Updates Our Locations Texas Texas Operations		Texas Operations Announces 2004 Community Grant Program Winners Freeport, TX - August 12, 2004 They applied. They competed. They won. Dow Texas Operations is proud to announce that 19 local organizations will receive funds from the site's 2004 Community Grants Program (CGP). The competitive grant program is a part of Dow's charitable giving. It was designed to help local non-profit organizations, municipal or government agencies, and public schools that had projects which identified a social, economic and/or environmental need in the community. "The CGP provides the mechanism for Dow to work with the community on a number of smaller high value projects," said Jan Huisman, Public Affairs Leader for Dow Texas Operations. "This year's recipients come from every corner of our area. Their projects bring tangible results that make a positive impact for many people in our community." As part of the CGP, organizations were invited to compete for one of two grants. The "Diamond" Grant was worth up to $5,000 and the "Living. Improved daily." Grant had a maximum amount of $25,000. More than 50 organizations vied for the competitive grants with a panel of Dow and community judges selecting the winners. Eighteen organizations applied for the "Diamond" Grant. The "Living. Improved daily." Grant had 32 applicants. "We had great participation for our 'Living. Improved daily.' Grants," said Huisman. "In 2005, we hope that we will have more organizations apply for our "Diamond" Grants. Projects that have entities working together to enhance the quality of life for our neighbors will be given special consideration." "Living. Improved daily." Grant Winners City of Danbury First Capital Historical Foundation Gulf Coast Wildlife Rescue Interfaith Food Bank SPCA of Brazoria County "Diamond" Grant Winners Brazoria County Library System Brazoria County Youth Homes Community Foundation of Brazoria County Friends of Brazoria Wildlife Refuge Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Gulf Coast Emergency Rescue Squad Lake Jackson Girls Softball Association Pregnancy Help Center Services and Family Enrichment Southwest SIDS Research Institute Sweeny Community Library Association US Fish and Wildlife Services West Columbia Little League Women's Center of Brazoria County Dow is a leader in science and technology, providing innovative chemical, plastic and agricultural products and services to many essential consumer markets. With annual sales of $33 billion, Dow serves customers in more than 180 countries and a wide range of markets that are vital to human progress, including food, transportation, health and medicine, personal and home care, and building and construction, among others. Committed to the principles of sustainable development, Dow and its approximately 46,000 employees seek to balance economic, environmental and social responsibilities. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow Texas Operations is available at www.dowtexasoperations.com. Breaking news, important information and other updates about Dow Texas Operations can be delivered to your e-mail inbox as they happen by signing up for Dow Texas Operations E-Update. The E-Update will be sent out 15-25 times this year. For Editorial Information: David Winder The Dow Chemical Company 979-238-3792
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