American Water Charitable Foundation Launches 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program
06 February 2024 - 3:00AM
Business Wire
American Water’s former Environmental Grant
Program to merge with Foundation grant program
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3)
organization established by American Water, the largest regulated
water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today
that it launched the 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program. The
Foundation invites community partners to apply for grants that
promote clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate
variability and water-based recreation projects.
The Foundation supports three pillars of giving – Water, People
and Communities. To streamline the grant experience for its
community partners, the Foundation has combined American Water’s
former Environmental Grant Program with its Water and Environment
Grant Program. This strategic integration will strengthen the
Foundation’s charitable focus and impact across American Water’s
footprint.
In 2023, the American Water Charitable Foundation awarded over
$1 million in Water and Environment grants to organizations located
in communities served by American Water, including Upstream
Alliance, supporting a Solar-Electric Education Vessel, which will
serve as a floating classroom in the City of Camden, New
Jersey.
“Thanks to the generosity of the American Water Charitable
Foundation and the Water and Environment Grant Program, Upstream
Alliance is developing a solar vessel that will provide on-water
education experiences for underserved students in Camden and
beyond,” said Don Baugh, President, Upstream Alliance. “We are
thrilled for this important community project to come to fruition
and are committed to our mission of supporting local communities
and the environment.”
Since 2012, the American Water Charitable Foundation has
invested $15.5 million in funding through grants and matching gifts
that positively benefit the communities where American Water and
its employees live and work.
“The American Water Charitable Foundation is delighted to again
launch the Water and Environment Grant Program, supporting
impactful initiatives and programs across the nation,” said Carrie
Williams, President of the American Water Charitable Foundation.
“Our charitable focus to Keep Communities Flowing empowers
communities to learn how every drop counts while engaging local
organizations on the importance of protecting this vital
resource.”
Applications will be accepted from organizations served by
American Water and located in the following states, in addition to
its Military Service locations: California, Hawaii, Illinois,
Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Learn more
about the American Water Charitable Foundation and how to apply
here.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and
wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history
dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe,
clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater
services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations
in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s
6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise
and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent
outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and
other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water
on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About American Water Charitable Foundation
The American Water Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization that provides a formal way to demonstrate
the company’s ongoing commitment to be a good neighbor, citizen,
and contributor to the communities where American Water and its
employees live, work and operate. For more information, visit
amwater.com/awcf.
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