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Find similar grantsCommunity Advancement Grant Program is sponsored by New Jersey American Water. Supports local organizations and community groups seeking to develop and implement programs, training, or community-related projects that expand access to opportunities and basic services for under-resourced populations.
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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: 501(c)(3) public charities, K-12 public schools, colleges, or universities located within New Jersey American Water’s service territory. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Advancement Grant Program is funded by New Jersey American Water. 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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