American Water has been providing water and wastewater services since 1886. Since 2012, their Charitable Foundation has awarded $12 million in grants and matching funds to programs in their communities.
The Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program provides funding in three areas: Water, People and Communites. Applications for Workforce Readiness and STEM Education are due by September 30, 2023.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
- K-12 public schools
- Colleges and universities
Applicants must also operate in or directly benefit an American Water service territory.
Programs
Workforce Readiness
Eligibile projects under Workforce Readiness will focus on:
- General career readiness
- Financial and business literacy
- Positive youth development
- Mentoring
- Life skills
Priority consideration will be given to programs that focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
STEM Education
Eligible projects under STEM Education are in-school and extracurricular programs for underserved students. Priority consideration will be given to programs that include opportunities for American Water employees to volunteer.
Review Criteria
All applications will be reviewed based on:
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Community impact
- Project scope
- Project feasibility
- Project sustainability
- Project budget
- Measurable impact
- Community presence
