SEADRIFT – Organizations making positive contributions to long-term success of their communities will have a chance to earn up to $10,000 in funding from the Dow Chemical Company Foundation through the 2013 Dow Gives – Community Grant Program, Seadrift Operations. The on-line application deadline is Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 4 p.m.
A link to the online application, the program’s guidelines and frequently asked questions are available on the Seadrift Operations web site at www.uccseadrift.com.
“This competitive grant program is designed to identify projects that will help make our local communities even better places to live and work, now and in the future,” says Trish Thompson, Public Affairs Manager. “Dow is proud to be part of this region and we want to make it stronger by helping meet community needs.”
The program supports one-time project costs that have positive long-term impacts. The grant funding must be used for tangible, reusable items such as equipment, construction materials or re-usable supplies. Past projects that have received funding have included equipment for volunteer fire departments, educational equipment, playground equipment and environmental education projects. Applicants must be tax-exempt charitable or non-profit organizations, schools, or municipal or government agencies and be based in Calhoun County, Victoria County or the communities of Austwell or Tivoli. Faith-based organizations can also apply, provided their projects benefit the community as a whole and do not promote one religion over others.
An information session about the program will be held on Tuesday, April 9 at 10:00 a.m. at the UCC Seadrift Operations Clubhouse on Hwy 185. To RSVP, email FFPCONT@dow.com or call 361-553-3058. All those interested in applying for the program are encouraged to attend to get details about eligibility and the selection process.
Since 2004, Dow’s community grants program has distributed approximately $500,000 in the Seadrift Operations area. Winners are selected by a committee made up of Seadrift Operations employees and external community members.
