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Guidelines: Steps 1-3
PLEASE read ALL 3 steps before moving on to the application section.
Step 1: Fields of Interest
Rohm and Haas Company provides support in five key philanthropic categories: including Education, Environment, Civic and Community, Health and Human Services and Arts and Culture. To support the corporate giving mission and values, the Rohm and Haas Corporate Contributions program seeks requests in the following strategic priorities within each philanthropic category.
The Rohm and Haas Responsible Neighbor program focuses largely on K-12 science (including environmental science), technology and math education. Rohm and Haas believes that its resources can best impact youth and inspire them in these fields by supporting:
Professional development of teachers in math, science, the environment and technology
Programs linking education in science, technology and math to workplace and career opportunities
Educational enrichment for students, particularly in the areas of math, science, technology and the environment either during or after school hours (including weekends, summer and other times when school is not in session). While programs can and should encourage imagination, inquisitiveness, creativity and invention, the activities should be structured
Rohm and Haas also believes that it is important to support universities engaged in community pre-college programs and outreach to increase the pool of talented students interested in chemistry, engineering or business. Equally, Rohm and Haas understands the need to support students at the undergraduate and graduate levels majoring in chemistry or business as they pursue research and career opportunities in the chemical and specialty materials industry.
In conjunction with the Rohm and Haas University Relations Department, the Rohm and Haas Responsible Neighbor contributions program will consider proposals from colleges and universities in the United States that incorporate the Responsible Neighbor education funding priorities listed above, help to advance the Company diversity objectives and that meet the following additional criteria:
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Rohm and Haas has a strong relationship with the United States based university as determined by |
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active recruitment from at least one or more departments or schools within the university
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current alumni working for the company
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a history or current status of research partnerships
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Rohm and Haas has an operating facility in fairly close proximity, approximately within a two hour drive |
After-school programs that build environmental awareness and understanding
Sustainability programs that educate and promote development that meets the needs of the present society without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Building on the Company’s commitment to the practices of Responsible Care®, Rohm and Haas seeks proposals within this focus area that will educate and inform youth and their families about:
- Pollution prevention and Waste management
- Environmental conservation and Biodiversity
- Energy and Water conservation
- Community beautification
Regional efforts that build local competitiveness and strengthen the economic and social base in Rohm and Haas host communities
Programs that cut across multiple giving categories and/or that impact key stakeholders in Rohm and Haas communities
Programs that focus on volunteerism
Requests that support:
Public safety awareness
Disaster preparedness
Structured youth development such as leadership training
Structured youth activities and recreation
Rohm and Haas will consider requests related to arts and culture programs in the locations where we operate. Priority is given to education program development. Specific program support and capacity building are also eligible. Qualifying organizations include museums, performing and visual arts, humanities and historical societies.
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Step 2: Grant Types and Amounts
Grants are made for program, project and general operating purposes. Requests for capital improvements or expansion are rarely awarded and should be discussed before submission.
Grants made by Rohm and Haas manufacturing or research facilities typically range from $250 to $10,000. Contributions budgets and individual grants for each operating facility vary and are based in part on the number of employees at that location.
Grants made by the Corporate Contributions program (through the Company’s headquarters in Philadelphia) typically range from $5,000 to $50,000.
US Grant History
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Step 3: Geographic Focus
Rohm and Haas Company charitable contributions are made world-wide in locations where the Company has a significant operating presence. Rohm and Haas believes that its affiliates, subsidiaries and operating facilities can best determine the needs within their respective communities and neighborhoods. Charitable giving decisions around the world are managed and administered at the local level by the facility manager or his/her designate.
Rohm and Haas has locations in 26 countries. To identify whether your request falls into our geographic focus area please check our facility listing in each of our four operating regions.
North American sites-Canada and the United States (NAR)
Latin American sites-Mexico and Latin America (LAR)
European sites-Europe, Russia, Africa and the Middle East (ER)
Asia Pacific sites- Asia, Australia, New Zealand and India (APR)
Application
Step 4: Funding Criteria
Step 5: Funding Exclusions
Step 6: Application and Procedure
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