Dow Promise Grant

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.

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.

Eligibility

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
Kentucky: Carrollton, Elizabethtown, and Louisville
Louisiana: Louisiana Operations, Plaquemine, St. Charles Operations and Hahnville
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.
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