American Water Charitable Foundation 2026 Water and Environment Grant Program is sponsored by American Water Charitable Foundation. The American Water Charitable Foundation's Water and Environment Grant Program supports innovative, community-based projects that improve, restore, or protect watersheds, surface water, and/or groundwater supplies; promote water conservation; and improve equitable access to wate…

For a better amwater. com online experience, please consider using one of the following browsers. In our mission to demonstrate American Water’s commitment to the communities it serves, we align our grant making to American Water’s values.

Our charitable focus to Keep Communities Flowing empowers our employees to get involved and our communities to learn how every drop counts. Since 2012, the American Water Charitable Foundation has invested over $25 million in funding through grants and matching gifts that are important to our employees and our communities.

Each year, we continue to expand and strengthen our community partnerships, furthering our charitable purpose in communities served by American Water. In order to qualify for a grant, your organization must operate within, or directly benefit, an American Water service territory . Additional eligibility requirements are noted below.

Water and Environment Grant Application Open February 2 through March 6 The 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program will be open February 5 – March 15, with grant announcements by April 30. If your organization is seeking a Water and Environment grant, our 2025 grant cycle dates will be posted by Jan. 31, 2025.

Thank you. Congratulations to our 2024 Workforce Readiness and STEM Education grant recipients! A combined total of $825,000 was awarded to 31 organizations nationwide, supporting communities served by American Water.

Following is a list of grantees: 21 st Century Charter Schools at Gary Inc. | Big Brother Big Sisters of the Bluegrass Inc. | Boys and Girls Club of Unions Inc. | Butler County Area Vocational-technical School | Champaign Parks Foundation | Chattanooga Chamber Foundation | Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia | Community Soil Foundation | Creative Learning Alliance Inc. | Family Museum of Arts and Science Foundation | Gateway Music Outreach | Golden Girls Inc. | Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Inc. | Greater Peoria Family YMCA | Hopeworks | Hope The Mission | Junior Achievement of Greater St.

Louis | Junior Achievement of New Jersey | Lansdowne Up | Missouri Gateway Green Building Council | Monterey Peninsula College Foundation | Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Putnam Museum and Science Center | Salem County Inter-Agency Council of Human Services | STEAM on Wheels | Terre Haute Children’s Museum | Thaddeus Stevens Foundation | The Western Area Career and Technology Center | United Way of Central Maryland Inc. | United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg | United Way of the National Capital Area Congratulations to our 2024 Water and Environment grant recipients!

A combined total of $1 million was awarded to 59 organizations in 11 states, supporting communities served by American Water.

Following is a list of grantees: Agraj Seva Kendra, Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay, American River Parkway Foundation, Berks Nature, Beyond Housing, Central Pennsylvania Conservancy, Color The Block, Community Ventures Corporation, Council For Alcohol And Drug Abuse Services, Ducks Unlimited, Eastern PA Coalition For Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Foundation for Ohio River Education, Friendly House of Davenport Iowa, Friends of Sugar Creek, Friends of the Occoquan, Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, Green Steps, Happinest Wildlife Rehabilitation & Rescue, James River Association, Joplin Schools, Keep Scott County Beautiful, Lehman Sanctuary, Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation, Lexington Fayette Urban County Greenspace Trust, Mark West Area Community Fund, Maymont Foundation, Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove, Nahant Marsh Education Center, National Wildlife Federation, Nature at the Confluence, Nature Conservancy, Old Forge Elementary PTO, Operation Food Search, Orange Grove Center, Pennsylvania Cleanways of Allegheny County, Partners of Scott County Watersheds, Pennsylvania Envirothon, Pennsylvania Resources Council, Peoria Park District, Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, Raritan Baykeeper, Raritan Headwaters Association, Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, Scranton Tomorrow, Streator Township High School Foundation, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, Greater Pittston Land Revitalization Corporation, Open Space Council for the St.

Louis Region, Pennsylvania State University, Three Rivers Waterkeeper, Watershed Institute, Waterways, West Virginia Highlands Conservancy, West Virginia National Guard Foundation, Whale Pond Brook-Takanasee Lake Watershed Association, Wildcat Glades Friends Group, Yosemite-Sequoia Resource Conservation and Development Council, Zoological Society of New Jersey.

The American Water Charitable Foundation is an independent, 501(c)(3) private foundation, supported by the shareholders of American Water. The Foundation’s Board of Trustees, composed of officers and leaders of American Water or its subsidiaries, review Foundation programs, guidelines, and distribution of funds.

American Water Charitable Foundation Board of Trustees Sean Wheatley - President, American Water Military Services Group David Bowler - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Stephen Curtis - Senior Vice President and Chief Operational Excellence Officer Lori Sutton - Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer Maureen Duffy - Executive Vice President, Communications &External Affairs Justin Ladner - Senior Vice President & President, Pennsylvania American Water Mark McDonough - Senior Vice President & President, New Jersey American Water American Water Charitable Foundation Officers President - Carrie Williams, Principal, Corporate and Foundation Relations Treasurer - Ann Weaver, Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis Assistant Treasurer - Katherine Gillen, Senior Manager, Treasury - Strategic Programs Secretary and Legal Advisor to the Board - Justin Ettelson, Director, SEC and Corporate Counsel American Water Charitable Foundation Staff Support Julie Scharle – Matching Gift and Grant Program Specialist Joseph Rodriguez - Grant Program Specialist Employee Grant Review Committee Workforce Readiness, STEM Education, State Strategic Impact Grants – invitation only This invitation-only grant program is an opportunity for American Water corporate and state-based executive leadership to identify and bring forth applicants for consideration.

The American Water Charitable Foundation will provide each applicant with an invitation and link to apply. We do not accept solicitations. The American Water Charitable Foundation supports three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities .

The American Water Charitable Foundation supports three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. Applicant must be classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or K-12 public school, college or university. Organization must either operate within, or directly benefit, an American Water service territory .

While American Water values its business relationships and takes tremendous pride in serving our communities, the IRS prohibits private foundations from advancing the business interests and/or business ventures of the company. Any grant that could be viewed as attempting to influence the outcome of a business proposal, for example, will be declined to avoid self-dealing practices. Thank you for understanding.

The IRS prohibits private foundations from paying for the recruitment expenses and/or training that American Water would otherwise have to pay. Job skills or training programs to maintain or gain employment with American Water would be considered a self-dealing practice. Any grant that could be viewed as a recruitment tool or inducement for employment will be declined.

Thank you for understanding. An organization’s eligibility for a grant is subject to the final discretion of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. The Foundation reserves the right to decline a grant request under any of its programs to any organization for any reason or no reason at all.

Apply online through the American Water Charitable Foundation’s online Benevity Grants system. Paper applications will not be accepted. Grant Cycle: February 2 – March 6 Grant Decisions: by April 30 Workforce Readiness and STEM Education Invitation-only through June 30, 2026.

How grant decisions are made Due to the volume of grant applications received, each application is evaluated on a competitive basis as we strive to fund programs with a strong impact and measurable outcomes within our funding priorities. Applications are reviewed by Foundation staff and/or an employee grant-review committee for recommendation to the Board of Trustees.

How are applications evaluated The selection criteria presented below is provided to inform the grant applicant of the values held by the Foundation and their relative importance.

However, the Foundation reserves the right to judge the merits of each application and the amount of funding, if any, based not only the selection criteria, but available funding, current objectives, experience and history, and other tangible and intangible criteria.

The following is taken into consideration when reviewing an application: Community Impact – how well target audience/population is defined, with demonstrated positive impact Project Scope – how well proposal explains scope, steps, methods and intended results Project Feasibility – resources and timeline are realistic and congruent with project description and outcomes Project Sustainability – evidence the project can be sustained locally beyond grant period Project Budget – detailed and achievable budget with sound use of funds, with proof of funding secured above grant Measurable Impact – defined metrics to measure impact, including how data will be obtained and success defined Community Presence – applicant has existing, or ability to build, relationships within community, including opportunity for American Water to be involved, volunteer and partner Organizations we do not fund To focus our giving, there are projects and organizations we don’t fund.

Please review the following list in its entirety before you apply for a grant. This is not an exhaustive list and other restrictions may apply. Organizations not registered as a 501(c)(3) public charity Government entities including townships, municipalities, cities Donations of water or water-related services Donations to connect water service, pipeline or water main extension projects Customer assistance grants to help pay water bill.

Click here to learn about Customer Assistance Programs available in your state.

Individuals, including GoFundMe campaigns Political causes, candidates, organizations, or campaigns Sponsorships, fundraisers, festivals, banquets, galas, races, golf tournaments, or other events Faith-based or religious organizations, including churches, synagogues, mosques or other houses of worship, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, The Salvation Army, and other organizations that are not required to file for exemption with the IRS as they automatically qualify for 501(c)(3) status as a church.

This restriction extends to projects that are supported by a church, for non-church purposes, such as a meal program, where the check would be payable to the church. K-12 schools that require religious instruction as part of their general education requirements. This restriction extends to colleges and universities that require any type of Theology, Faith or Religious courses to meet core curriculum graduation requirements.

Colleges seeking assistance to identify their religious affiliation should visit the NCES website. Organizations that discriminate against people based on age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, protected veteran status, an individual’s disability status, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

An organization’s eligibility for a grant is subject to the final discretion of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. The American Water Charitable Foundation reserves the right to decline a grant request under any of its grant programs to any organization for any reason or no reason at all. What is an appropriate grant amount to request The amount should be based on your budget.

As our Foundation has limited resources to address many needs in the communities we serve, a request for an amount that is not feasible may eliminate your project from consideration. Can organization submit more than one application Typically, an organization will only receive one grant per calendar year. Our preference is to support a particular program or project.

As a longstanding partner who benefits from American Water’s annual workplace giving campaigns, United Way chapters are excluded from applying for additional funds. As a longstanding partner who benefits from American Water’s annual workplace giving campaign, Water For People is excluded from applying for additional funds.

Press Release Boilerplates 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 and follow the American Water Charitable Foundation on Facebook .

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American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater. com and diversityataw.

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2024 Water & Environment Grantees A combined total of $1 million was awarded to 59 organizations in 11 states, supporting communities served by American Water.

Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay American River Parkway Foundation Central Pennsylvania Conservancy Community Ventures Corporation Council For Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation Foundation for Ohio River Education Friendly House of Davenport Iowa Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council Happinest Wildlife Rehabilitation & Rescue Keep Scott County Beautiful What Not to Flush Sign for Above Toilet Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation Lexington Fayette Urban County Greenspace Trust Mark West Area Community Fund Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove Nahant Marsh Education Center National Wildlife Federation Pennsylvania Cleanways of Allegheny County Partners of Scott County Watersheds Pennsylvania Resources Council Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Raritan Headwaters Association Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center Kitchen Conservation - RENTERS Streator Township High School Foundation The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois Greater Pittston Land Revitalization Corporation Open Space Council for the St.

Louis Region Pennsylvania State University West Virginia Highlands Conservancy West Virginia National Guard Foundation Whale Pond Brook-Takanassee Lake Watershed Association Wildcat Glades Friends Group Yosemite-Sequoia Resource Conservation and Development Council Zoological Society of New Jersey Bathroom Conservation - RENTERS What Not to Flush - 05-2022 What Not to Flush - RENTERS Conservation - RENTERS - 05-2022 2024 Workforce Readiness and STEM Education Grantees A combined total of $825,000 was awarded to 31 organizations nationwide, supporting communities served by American Water.

21st Century Charter Schools at Gary Inc. Big Brother Big Sisters of the Bluegrass Inc. Boys and Girls Club of Unions Inc Butler County Area Vocational-technical School Champaign Parks Foundation Chattanooga Chamber Foundation Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia Community Soil Foundation Creative Learning Alliance Inc. Family Museum of Arts and Science Foundation Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Inc. Greater Peoria Family YMCA Junior Achievement of Greater St.

Louis Junior Achievement of New Jersey Missouri Gateway Green Building Council Monterey Peninsula College Foundation Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Foundation Putnam Museum and Science Center Salem County Inter-Agency Council of Human Services Terre Haute Children’s Museum Thaddeus Stevens Foundation The Western Area Career and Technology Center United Way of Central Maryland Inc. United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg United Way of the National Capital Area 2025 Water & Environment Grantees A combined total of $1.

5 million was awarded to 79 organizations in 12 states, supporting communities served by American Water.

Alton Educational Foundation American River Parkway Foundation Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy Belleville Public Schools District 118 Educational Foundation Bettendorf Public Library Foundation Central Pennsylvania Conservancy Champaign County Environmental Stewards Clinton Substance Abuse Council Community Soil Foundation East End United Community Center Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation Friends of the Parks in Fayette County Inc Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest Girl Scouts Of Black Diamond Council Great Swamp Watershed Association Greater Peoria Family YMCA Hamilton County Coalition What Not to Flush Sign for Above Toilet Healing Waters for Warriors Historic Hopewell Foundation Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation Laguna De Santa Rosa Foundation Lewis And Clark Community College Foundation York County Economic Alliance Missouri Coalition for the Environment Foundation Monmouth Conservation Foundation Monterey Peninsula Audubon Society Musconetcong Watershed Association Museum Foundation of Pacific Grove Nahant Marsh Education Center New Jersey Audubon Society New Jersey Tree Foundation North Coast Resource Conservation & Development Council Pennsylvania Cleanways of Allegheny County Pennsylvania Environmental Council Pennsylvania Resources Council Peoria Park District Foundation Pinelands Preservation Alliance Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Kitchen Conservation - RENTERS Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center Schuylkill River Greenway Association Shirley Heinze Land Trust Stonewall State Park Foundation Stroud Water Research Center Tennessee River Gorge Trust The Native Plant Society Of New Jersey University of Illinois - Prairie Research Institute Vince Jetter Community Center Wabash River Enhancement Corporation West Virginia Highlands Conservancy York City Parks Conservancy Bathroom Conservation - RENTERS What Not to Flush - 05-2022 What Not to Flush - RENTERS Conservation - RENTERS - 05-2022 2025 Workforce Readiness and STEM Education Grantees A combined total of more than $750,000 was awarded to 32 organizations nationwide, supporting communities served by American Water.

BELLEVILLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 201 ASP2 STEAM ACADEMY INC NFP DV8 KITCHEN VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOUNDATION INC GIRL SCOUTS OF KENTUCKY'S WILDERNESS ROAD COUNCIL INC. JOPLIN SCHOOLS – FRANKLIN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL GREATER WILKES-BARRE CHAMBER OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Thank you for your interest in the American Water Charitable Foundation. For additional information, please contact awcfgrants@amwater. com .

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