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Community Advancement Grant Program is a grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation and New Jersey American Water that funds nonprofit organizations dedicated to enhancing opportunity and representation for all within New Jersey communities. The program awards grants of $25,000 per organization to support organizations that celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion and work to improve the lives of New Jersey residents.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations operating in communities served by New Jersey American Water. The program reflects New Jersey American Water's commitment to the communities it serves and supports initiatives that strengthen local capacity and create lasting positive change.
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Community Advancement Grant Program For a better amwater. com online experience, please consider using one of the following browsers. Applications are now CLOSED for the 2025 Community Advancement Grant Program.
Check out this year's recipients. At New Jersey American Water, we encourage, honor, and celebrate organizations that aim to enhance opportunities and representation for all within our communities. It’s vital to our culture, makes us stronger as a company and allows us to better serve our customers across New Jersey.
The Community Advancement Grant Program supports organizations and community groups that help expand access to opportunity and promote progress for people who have less access to programs or services. The program will provide financial assistance to organizations seeking to develop and implement programs, training or community-related projects that strengthen our communities. The maximum grant amount is $5,000.
To qualify for a grant, the organization, project or event must: Be located within a New Jersey American Water's service area Be a new, innovative community initiative or serve as significant expansion to an existing program Promote progress for people who have less access to programs or services in the community the organization serves.
Applicant must be classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity or K-12 public school, college or university. Individuals and and religious organizations are not eligible to receive grants. Only nonprofit organizations within New Jersey American Water’s service territory are eligible to receive funding.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: OCTOBER 24, 2025 All grants will be funded either by the American Water Charitable Foundation upon the advice or recommendation of personnel from American Water and its state subsidiaries or directly by such American Water subsidiary. All applicants will be notified if their application is approved and the amount of funding. Help make a positive impact in our communities and state.
Apply today. Working together, we will continue to move the needle forward to promote advancement in the communities we serve throughout New Jersey. You are leaving a California American Water regulated operations page and proceeding to a page with information about our parent company, American Water and its affiliates.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in New Jersey. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 per organization. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Advancement Grant Program is funded by American Water Charitable Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New Jersey. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
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