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The Dow Gives - Community Grants Program is an annual competitive grant program designed to support social, economic, or environmental projects that will enhance the quality of life within communities near the Seadrift Operations site. Applicants must be charitable or non-profit organizations (have a 501(c)(3) non-profit tax designation) or be municipal or government agencies. The program is not intended to provide on-going operational funding. Instead, it is directed at one-time, tangible, re-usable project costs that relate to long-term sustainable initiatives meeting the needs of communities near Seadrift Operations.

The maximum grant funding available is $10,000 per project.
If you would like to receive an application form for a Dow Gives Community Grant, please send an e-mail to ffpcont@dow.com.

Information sessions about the program qualifications and application process will be held on Tuesday, April 26 at the Seadrift Operations Club House at 10 a.m. The Club House is located across the street from the Seadrift Operations manufacturing facility. Email ffpcont@dow.com or call 281.966.2779 for driving directions.

What type of projects does the program support?

Projects must provide positive community impact in at least one of the following areas:
Science in Society, Contributing to Community Success, and/or Sustainability.

Preference will be given to projects that:

  • Are one-time input costs that result in long-term benefits
  • Meet an identified community need in the area(s) of Science in Society, Contributing to Community Success and Sustainability
  • Are from organizations that are financially well administered and organized
  • Have measurable results
  • Generate community support and involvement
  • Encourage the participation and involvement of Dow employees and retirees

Who can apply for the Community Grants Program?

Certified 501(c)(3) Non- profit organizations, municipalities, county, governmental or state agencies that reside in Calhoun or Victoria Counties, or in the communities of Tivoli or Austwell. All applications must be endorsed the executive director (or equivalent) of the organization.

Successful projects will be selected by a committee of Dow employees and community members. The funds will be provided in August, 2011.
The full Program Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) are available below. Please read these the documents thoroughly before applying.

If you would like to receive an electronic application form, please e-mail ffpcont@dow.com or call 281-966-2779.

Grant applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2011.

For more information, please contact Seadrift Operations Community Relations at 979-238-2753 or 281-966-2779.