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.
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. A committee of Dow employees will select the projects.
The Dow Promise 2025 program is now accepting applications. The deadline for applications to be submitted is September 27, 2024. An information session will be held on August 29 for additional details about the program.
Why is Dow providing this program?
A thriving community is a shared future, and at Dow, we value the opportunity to invest in communities in we operate or have a presence in. We are committed to investing initiatives that will have a long-term, positive impact for community members.
What locations are eligible to apply?
How much can I apply for?
Eligible organizations can apply for funding request up to $10,000.
Eligibility and criteria for funding.
To be eligible for a charitable contribution, all the below criteria must be met:Non-Discrimination Policy
By accepting funding from Dow, the Dow Company Foundation, or any affiliates, all grant recipients agree that no person will be excluded from agency services, employment or volunteer participation on the basis of gender, race, religion, HIV/AIDS status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, national or ethnic origin or other inherent personal characteristic protected by law.
Organizations that serve a specifically defined population or charitable class of people as part of their mission are not considered non-inclusive or discriminatory. The above statement applies to how the organization serves its target population and how it handles hiring and volunteer participation. The application of religious requirements regarding hiring religious officials may not exclude an organization from qualifying as a grant recipient, provided the subject organization demonstrates that it otherwise complies with this Policy.
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