SEADRIFT OPERATIONS

The Dow Gives Community Grants Program is an annual competitive grant program designed to support social, economic, or environmental projects that will enhance the quality of life within communities near the Seadrift Operations site. Applicants must be charitable or non-profit organizations (have a 501(c)(3) non-profit tax designation) or be municipal or government agencies. The program is not intended to provide on-going operational funding. Instead, it is directed at one-time, tangible, re-usable project costs that relate to long-term sustainable initiatives meeting the needs of communities near Seadrift Operations. Applications must be received by Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 11 p.m. CST (12 a.m. EST).

The maximum grant funding available is $7,500 per project.

To apply go to https://www.cybergrants.com/dow/applications/naaopensitecycle and select “United States of America”, “Texas” and “Seadrift, TX” in the drop down menus. Be sure to complete all sections of the application.

A workshop providing information about the application process, criteria, and examples of past winning organizations will take place at the Seadrift Clubhouse on Tuesday, August 15 at 10 a.m. To register for this free event, please e-mail FFPCONT@dow.com or call 361-553-3058.

Projects must provide positive community impact in at least one of the following areas:
Science in Society, Contributing to Community Success, and/or Sustainability.

Preference will be given to projects that:

• Are one-time input costs that result in long-term benefits
• Meet an identified community need in the area(s) of Science in Society, Contributing to Community Success and Sustainability
• Are from organizations that are financially well administered and organized
• Have measurable results
• Generate community support and involvement
• Encourage the participation and involvement of Dow employees and retirees

Certified 501(c)(3) Non- profit organizations, municipalities, county, governmental or state agencies that reside in Calhoun or Victoria Counties, or in the communities of Tivoli or Austwell. All applications must be endorsed the executive director (or equivalent) of the organization.

Successful projects will be selected by a committee of Dow employees and community members.

The full Program Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) are available below. Please read these the documents thoroughly before applying.

• Program Guidelines
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Workshop Presentation

For more information, please contact Seadrift Operations Public Affairs at 361-553-3058.

The environment, and resource conservation are as important to us as they are to you. At Seadrift we make them critical considerations at every stage of our products' lives. As a participant in the chemical industry's global Responsible Care® program, Seadrift Operations works to provide you with materials that can be manufactured, transported, used and disposed of safely.

In every corner of the world, demand for sophisticated consumer goods grows. We focus on providing solutions that improve products from the inside, out and outside, in. Seadrift’s technological advances are used in nearly everything we touch, watch and wear. From plastics to personal care items, our products make great things more fun, comfortable and environmentally–friendly. Together, we make it simple to be simply better. Seadrift Operations demonstrates this commitment in many ways:

Seadrift Operations is a great example of wildlife co-existing with industry. On-site wetlands provide a residence to an abundance of wildlife and safe-haven for a wide variety of migratory species of birds. With wetlands along the Victoria Barge Canal, you can find anything from alligators to hundreds of migratory birds. Furthermore, the In-Plant Lagoon Stormwater Management Wetland aligns to the Valuing Nature Goal of Dow’s 2025 Sustainability Goals. It is an excellent example of how Dow has used green infrastructure instead of grey infrastructure to realize cost savings and increase natural capital. It provides habitat for various wetland species while providing stormwater management benefits.

We are also involved in projects to conserve energy and water and recycle cardboard, paper, wood, oils, solvents, and metal which is a win for both Dow and the environment we all share.

The Dow Sustainability Education Center is a classroom that has been transformed into an interactive environment where students can learn about sustainable concepts and practices. Professional quality exhibits from local businesses, including Dow's Seadrift Operations, and the Calhoun County School District are on display inside the center, Students will visit the center on school field trips and families can visit the center together in the evenings. The center, located at the corner of Ash and Virginia Streets in Port Lavaca, is open to the Public Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Dow partnered with the Calhoun County Independent School District to bring a residential electronics recycling event to Port Lavaca; the event collected 13,469 pounds of E-Waste in just 3 hours! Dow is proud to sponsor additional E-Waste Day’s in the future.

As part of its sponsorship to Keep America Beautiful, Dow Seadrift Operations provides funding, supplies and volunteers for annual cleanup events. Most recently 19 Dow employees and family members volunteered for the Great American Cleanup and beautified the campus of Victoria Christian School. Dow looks forward to helping to Keep America Beautiful for years to come.