Dow Promise Grant

Dow Promise Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Dow Company Foundation
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: August 12, 2025

Summary

The Dow Promise Grant empowers communities by addressing the unique barriers faced by Black youth and adults in the U.S. This program provides grants up to $10,000 for initiatives that promote social, economic, and environmental advancements. Since its inception in 2000, the Dow Promise Program has been committed to fostering equitable opportunities and positive social change, ultimately contributing to long-term community success and a brighter future for all.

Overview

Background Every community faces unique barriers that require collaborative solutions to thrive. The Dow Promise Program supports educational and economic challenges Black youth and adults face in the United States by addressing community-identified needs and advancing equitable opportunities. Through grants of up to $10,000 towards social, economic or environmental initiatives, Dow Promise not only fosters a thriving community, but a shared future. Since 2000, this annual competitive program has committed to uplifting communities in which Dow operates by supporting their needs and investing in positive social change for long-term success.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be charitable or non-profit organizations – have a 501(c)(3) non-profit tax designation – or be municipal or government agencies. Faith-based organizations that have a 501(c) (3) can also apply, provided their projects benefit the community as a whole and not just their organization membership. Eligible LocationsAlabama: Mt. MeigsGeorgia: Marietta Illinois: Buffalo Grove, Channahon, Elk Grove Village, Kanakee and Ringwood Indiana: Kendallville Kentucky: Carrollton, Elizabethtown, and Louisville Louisiana: Louisiana Operations, Plaquemine, St. Charles Operations and Hahnville Michigan: Great Lakes Bay Region Pennsylvania: Bristol, Collegeville and Spring House Tennessee: Knoxville Texas: Deer Park, Freeport, Houston Dow Center, Sabine River Operations, Seadrift and Texas City West Virginia: South CharlestonIn order to be eligible for a charitable contribution all of the below criteria must be met:The contribution must be to a qualified organization. The contribution must be for a charitable purpose. The contribution must include a tax-deductible portion (if applicable within country). The contribution must align to one of Dow’s charitable contributions commitment areas. The organization must agree to Dow’s Nondiscrimination Policy.Generally, only the following types of organizations can be qualified organizations:Public charities, such as Habitat for Humanity, United Way, etc. Non-profit schools and hospitals Public parks and recreation facilities Federal, state, and local governments, if the contribution is solely for public purposes. Note: Contributions involving government officials require review by the Office of Ethics. Churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, and other religious organizations for publicly accessed programs.

Ineligibility

Note: Dow policy prohibits contributions to religious organizations where the donations will be solely used for the private benefit of the religious organization.The following types of organizations are not eligible:Civic leagues, social and sports clubs, labor unions, chambers of commerce and contributions to religious organizations where the donations will be solely used for the private benefit of the religious organization will not be considered. Foreign organizations that are not equivalent to U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations Groups that are run for personal profit Groups whose primary purpose is to lobby for law changes Homeowner associations Individuals Political groups or candidates for public office