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American Water Charitable
Foundation & Illinois American Water Launch Inaugural Hydration
Station Grant Program
[May 28, 2025]
BELLEVILLE, ILL. – The American
Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and
wastewater utility company in the U.S., along with Illinois American
Water, announced today it is now accepting applications for its
inaugural Hydration Station Grant Program from eligible
organizations within its service areas.
This new initiative aims to boost confidence and trust in tap water
and reduce single-use plastic waste by providing sustainable
hydration options in public spaces.
“We’re committed to providing access to clean, safe and reliable
water service,” stated Rebecca Losli, President of Illinois American
Water. “Through funding provided by the American Water Charitable
Foundation, this program is designed to make safe and healthy
hydration with tap water more accessible in public spaces while
promoting environmental stewardship.”
Selected recipients will receive funding to purchase reusable water
bottle filling stations, enhancing public access to sustainable
water sources. Eligible facilities must be a 501(c)(3) organization,
K-12 public school, college or university located within Illinois
American Water’s service territory and be open to the public.
Recipients will be responsible for installation and associated
costs.
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Funding for the
Hydration Station Grant Program will be provided by the American
Water Charitable Foundation, as part of its State Strategic
Grant Program, focused on high-impact projects and initiatives
throughout American Water’s national footprint. State Strategic
grants are part of the Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing
Grant Program, focused on three pillars of giving: Water, People
and Communities.
For more information and to apply, visit the
Hydration Station Grant Program page of Illinois American
Water’s website. Deadline to apply is June 20, 2025.
[Anna Kubas
American Water]
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