Dow in the Delaware Valley Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Geography
- Note – faith-based organizations may qualify, provided their proposed project is for the benefit of the community as a whole rather than just the members of the congregation.
- Based in communities where Dow employees live and work
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- In the Delaware Valley, Dow emphasizes partnerships that serve communities where Dow employees live and work, including:Bristol, PA
- Collegeville, PA
- Spring House, PA
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Examples of charitable organizations and/or activities that would not qualify for funding include:Proposals submitted by for-profit businesses, religious organizations for the sole benefit of the organization, individual sports teams, political organizations or candidates, labor unions,…
- Not eligible: Operating expenses, personal computers, travel expenses, conferences, advertising, fundraising events, walks or runs, giveaways or prizes, individual scholarships, dues and memberships, lobbying expenses or capital campaigns.
- Not eligible: Opportunities for support of Dow Promise, FIRST Robotics Teams, #PullingOurWeight cleanup efforts and Bristol CAC grant are managed outside of this process.
Overview
The Dow in the Delaware Valley Grant focuses on fostering collaboration and innovation to address local challenges while promoting sustainability. With over a century of commitment to the region, Dow aims to empower communities through partnerships that enhance disaster resilience, support STEM education, and drive sustainability initiatives. By aligning investments with the needs of the community, Dow is committed to creating equitable opportunities for all, ensuring a brighter future for the Delaware Valley.
The Delaware Valley has been the birthplace of solutions and home to some of the greatest minds in history.
Across our footprint in the Delaware Valley and around the world, Dow’s portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure and consumer care.
We are proud to call the Delaware Valley home.
Partnering to solve local challenges
We strive to actively apply our innovative technology, employee expertise and culture of inclusion to drive our citizenship priorities and investments forward, generating transformational social impact in the Delaware Valley and around the world.
Eligibility
In the Delaware Valley, Dow emphasizes partnerships that serve communities where Dow employees live and work, including:Bristol, PA
Spring House, PA
Wilmington, DEApplicants must adhere to the company’s non-discrimination policy and be a charitable or non-profit organization with a 501(c)3 designation or eligible government or school with required tax documentation. Note – faith-based organizations may qualify, provided their proposed project is for the benefit of the community as a whole rather than just the members of the congregation.Organizations who serve and are based in communities where Dow employees live and work.
Ineligibility
Examples of charitable organizations and/or activities that would not qualify for funding include:Proposals submitted by for-profit businesses, religious organizations for the sole benefit of the organization, individual sports teams, political organizations or candidates, labor unions, homeowners' associations, or individuals.Operating expenses, personal computers, travel expenses, conferences, advertising, fundraising events, walks or runs, giveaways or prizes, individual scholarships, dues and memberships, lobbying expenses or capital campaigns.Opportunities for support of Dow Promise, FIRST Robotics Teams, #PullingOurWeight cleanup efforts and Bristol CAC grant are managed outside of this process.
What Dow Company Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 221
- Total given
- $19.61M
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $1,000–$2.36M
- By dollars: Michigan 54%, Virginia 12%, California 11%. Top recipient cities: Midland, MI; Baton Rouge, LA; Charleston, WV.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Charities Aid Foundation · Alexandria, VA
Community wellbeing
$2.36M
Midland Center for the Arts · Midland, MI
Community wellbeing
$2.25M
Greater Midland Community · Midland, MI
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$2.17M
California Institute of Techno · Pasadena, CA
Community wellbeing
$2M
Regents of the University · Ann Arbor, MI
Community wellbeing
$1.63M
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- STEM education
- Environmental conservation
- Disaster relief
- Community development
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