St. Charles Operations has allocated $40,000 for community service projects in St. Charles Parish for the 2005 Dow Community Grant Program. Grants will be selected on a competitive basis, with a maximum of $5,000 awarded per selected project. Projects may also be submitted for less than $5,000. Short-term projects with an emphasis on visible improvements are sought. Only one application per organization may be submitted.

Projects should emphasize relationship building with the community through interaction, rather than simply providing funds to an organization in exchange for promotional opportunities. The project should address a specific community need, solve a problem or provide enhancement to the community. To qualify, organizations must have a 501(c)(3) non-profit tax designation, be a parish government agency, or other organization that meets the criteria.

Grant application forms must be filled out and submitted to St. Charles Operations by Monday, September 12, 2004. Dow has mailed applications to previous grant applicants and local non-profit organizations. The projects must be executed in St. Charles Parish to qualify. Additional forms may be requested by calling Stanley Dufrene, Dow Public Affairs at (985) 783-4472.

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