2012 DOW Gives Community Grants Program - The Dow Chemical ...
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<strong>Dow</strong> <strong>Chemical</strong> Canada ULC, Prentiss<br />
<strong>2012</strong> <strong>DOW</strong> <strong>Gives</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Grants</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />
<strong>DOW</strong> established a <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Grants</strong> <strong>Program</strong> in 2001 to help fund local service projects<br />
in the communities where our employees or retirees have a presence. Since the program<br />
was launched, <strong>DOW</strong> has contributed over $530,000 to local organizations supporting<br />
short-term projects that create visible results.<br />
<strong>Grants</strong> up to a maximum of $5,000 are provided for material resources and supplies that are<br />
integral to initiatives that contribute to community success and local quality of life through<br />
sustainable development, community interaction, relationship building, or by enhancing the natural<br />
or built environment. For example, funding has been awarded for protective coveralls for volunteer<br />
firefighters, a palliative care community outreach program, computer equipment for a variety of<br />
youth and family programs, playground equipment at an elementary school campus, renovations<br />
at a non-profit facility, and supplies and equipment for arts, recreation and athletic programs.
<strong>Dow</strong> <strong>Chemical</strong> Canada ULC, Prentiss<br />
Who can apply for funding?<br />
To qualify for <strong>2012</strong> <strong>DOW</strong> <strong>Gives</strong> <strong>Community</strong><br />
<strong>Grants</strong> <strong>Program</strong>, organizations must:<br />
• have a registered charitable number, and/or<br />
• be a municipal or government agency, and/or<br />
• other type of non-profit organization, and/or<br />
• operate within a 50 km radius of the Prentiss site<br />
<strong>DOW</strong> strives to ensure the <strong>DOW</strong> <strong>Gives</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Grants</strong> <strong>Program</strong> is unbiased,<br />
inclusive and fair.<br />
<strong>The</strong>refore, grants are not provided to:<br />
• individuals<br />
• political candidates<br />
• religious organizations, however, we will<br />
consider organizations with religious<br />
affiliations that are seeking funding for<br />
an non-denominational initiative that<br />
is open to the community-at-large<br />
• funding cannot be used for operating<br />
expenses including salaries, travel costs,<br />
fees for workshops or foundations<br />
• we do not fund “seed” money or start-up fees<br />
How many grants are available<br />
within <strong>DOW</strong> <strong>Gives</strong> <strong>Community</strong><br />
<strong>Grants</strong> <strong>Program</strong>?<br />
Prentiss’ <strong>2012</strong> <strong>DOW</strong> <strong>Gives</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Grants</strong><br />
<strong>Program</strong> provides $30,000 in total to support<br />
within a 50 kilometre radius of our site. <strong>The</strong><br />
number of grants we award will depend on the<br />
individual and collective value of the applications<br />
and whether they meet the selection criteria.<br />
Organizations can request funding up to a<br />
maximum of $5,000; however, proposals<br />
requiring less than $5,000 are encouraged.<br />
Only one application per organization may<br />
be submitted and incomplete applications<br />
will be disqualified.<br />
What is the selection process?<br />
A selection committee comprised of<br />
representatives from the community, <strong>DOW</strong>’s<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Advisory Panel and <strong>DOW</strong> employees<br />
will review all proposals and determine how<br />
effectively the project or initiative:<br />
• meets a specific community need or solves<br />
a problem, enhances the community or assists<br />
its residents<br />
• benefits a number of people and has<br />
a measurable community impact<br />
• aligns with the organization’s philosophy<br />
and activities<br />
• is guided by goals, objectives and results<br />
that are clearly defined<br />
• is short-term, with high visibility and provides<br />
clearly defined recognition opportunities<br />
for <strong>DOW</strong><br />
• requires a realistic, justifiable funding level to<br />
complete the entire project or a phase of it,<br />
and does not fund operational expenses such<br />
as salary or travel costs<br />
We will notify our successful <strong>2012</strong> <strong>DOW</strong> <strong>Gives</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> Grant recipients of their award by<br />
September <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
How do we submit an application?<br />
Please complete our <strong>2012</strong> <strong>DOW</strong> <strong>Gives</strong><br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Grants</strong> Application form. Applicants<br />
who do not use the attached <strong>DOW</strong> form will be<br />
disqualified from the selection Process. Please<br />
do not send generic proposals. Submit it along<br />
with any other relevant documentation,<br />
by June 29, <strong>2012</strong> to:<br />
<strong>DOW</strong> <strong>Chemical</strong> Canada ULC<br />
Attention: Carolyn Schultz<br />
Public Affairs<br />
Highway 15, P.O. Bag 16<br />
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 2P4
<strong>Dow</strong> <strong>Chemical</strong> Canada ULC, Prentiss<br />
<strong>2012</strong> <strong>DOW</strong> <strong>Gives</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Grants</strong> <strong>Program</strong><br />
Application Form<br />
(Please print and ensure all fields are completed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Thank you.)<br />
Organization Name:<br />
Registered Charitable # (if applicable):<br />
Mailing Address:<br />
Street Address:<br />
Your Name / Organization Contact:<br />
Telephone:<br />
Briefly describe your organization’s philosophy, purpose and activities:<br />
Describe the proposed project including the purpose, start and end dates, specific activities<br />
involved, and the material resources and supplies that require funding through the 2011 <strong>DOW</strong><br />
<strong>Gives</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Grants</strong> <strong>Program</strong>. Please attach cost lists for items and/or photos as appropriate.<br />
Number of people impacted by the project:<br />
Amount of funding requested:<br />
List your organization’s other funding sources:<br />
Has your organization received funding through <strong>DOW</strong> <strong>Gives</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Grants</strong> <strong>Program</strong> in the<br />
past?<br />
No Yes When?
<strong>Dow</strong> <strong>Chemical</strong> Canada ULC, Prentiss<br />
Explain how this project contributes to community success and local quality of life through<br />
sustainable development, community interaction, relationship building, or by enhancing the<br />
natural or built environment:<br />
Explain how your organization plans to recognize <strong>DOW</strong> for this contribution:<br />
Provide a detailed budget for the project. If applicable, attach your organization’s<br />
financial statements. Please also include specific price quotes and if possible,<br />
photos for any equipment or materials that you’re requesting funding towards:<br />
Please submit your application by June 29, <strong>2012</strong> to:<br />
<strong>Dow</strong> <strong>Chemical</strong> Canada ULC<br />
Attention: Carolyn Schultz<br />
Public Affairs<br />
Highway 15, P.O. Bag 16<br />
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta T8L 2P4<br />
Questions? Call 780-998-8028 or email FCAABPA@dow.com.