Illinois American Water Offers
Inclusion and Diversity Grants
Funding available to support inclusion and
diversity initiatives for nonprofit organizations, schools and
government entities in company’s service
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[October 15, 2021]
Illinois American Water announced that
applications are now being accepted for the company’s new Inclusion
and Diversity Grant Program. With the launch of this pilot program,
Illinois American Water will dedicate funding to community
organizations for the purpose of advancing inclusion and diversity
related initiatives.
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“Over the last several years, Illinois American
Water has championed many important inclusion and diversity efforts
to support meaningful change across the communities we serve,” said
Justin Ladner, president of Illinois American Water. “Investing in
community organizations who are working to make Illinois a more fair
and friendly place to live, work and play benefits us all. Inclusion
and Diversity makes us a better company and allows us to better
serve our customers across Illinois. This grant program seeks to
expand that mission.”
The program will provide financial assistance to organizations
seeking to develop and implement programs, training or
community-related projects that aim to promote and foster inclusion
and diversity in the community. The maximum grant amount is $2,500.
To qualify for a grant, the organization, project or event must:
• Be located within Illinois American Water’s service area.
• Be a new, innovative community initiative or serve as a
significant expansion to an existing program.
• Promote inclusion and diversity in the community the organization
serves.
• Have 501(c)(3) designation or be a government agency (including
public schools).
Ladner added, “American Water’s culture embraces that we are all
beautifully different, and our efforts with this new grant program,
along with the company’s recently released inaugural Diversity &
Inclusion Report, are an extension of the value we place on being an
inclusive company reflective of the diverse communities we serve.”
Illinois American Water’s Annual Supplier Diversity
report filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission can also be
viewed here.
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Individuals are not eligible to receive grants. Only nonprofit
organizations within Illinois American Water’s service territory are eligible to
receive funding. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS NOVEMBER 8, 2021. Applications must
be received by Monday, November 8, 2021, via email to
karen.cotton@amwater.
com. Qualified applicants
can find application materials here.
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About Illinois American Water – Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of
American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the
state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to
approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates a customer
service center in Alton and a quality control and research laboratory in
Belleville. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest
and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater
utility company. The company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who
provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related
services to 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean,
affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help make sure we
keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com
[Karen Cotton, Sr. Manager External
Communications] |