Illinois American Water Offers
Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Grants
Funding available to support inclusion,
diversity and equity initiatives for nonprofit organizations,
schools and government entities in company’s service area
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[October 12, 2022]
LINCOLN
- Illinois American Water announced that applications are now being
accepted for the company’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Grant
Program. Through this program, Illinois American Water will dedicate
funding to community organizations for the purpose of advancing
inclusion, diversity and equity related initiatives.
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“Illinois American Water is committed to fostering
inclusion, diversity and equity not only in the workplace, but also
in the communities we serve,” said Justin Ladner, president of
Illinois American Water. “By focusing on meaningful partnerships
which support inclusion, diversity and equity, we can help make a
difference for our customers – our friends and neighbors. This is
important to us as a company, as well as to our employees who
deliver critical water and wastewater services across Illinois.”
The grant program provides financial assistance to organizations
seeking to develop and implement programs, training or
community-related projects that aim to promote and foster inclusion,
diversity and equity 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, diversity and equity in the community the
organization serves.
• Have 501(c)(3) designation or be a government agency (including
public schools).
Ladner added, “American Water recognizes that all
employees, communities and partners are beautifully different. We’re
stronger because we have different experiences, backgrounds and
viewpoints. The Inclusion, Diversity and Equity grant program helps
us to leverage our unique perspectives in the communities we serve.”
Last year, Illinois American Water awarded over
$18,000 in Inclusion, Diversity & Equity grants for 14 initiatives
across Illinois.
More information about these grants and how to apply
can be found
here.
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS NOVEMBER 1, 2022.
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Applications must be received by Tuesday, November 1,
2022, via email to
karen.cotton@amwater.com. Individuals are not eligible to
receive grants. Only nonprofit organizations within Illinois
American Water’s service territory are eligible to receive funding.
Illinois American Water’s Annual Supplier Diversity report filed
with the Illinois Commerce Commission can be viewed
here.
American Water’s 2021 Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
Report can be found online by visiting
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 wastewater services to
approximately 1.3 million people. American Water also operates 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 6,400 dedicated
professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking
water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24
states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable
water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing.
For more information, visit amwater.com and diversityataw.com.
[Karen Cotton, Sr. Manager External
Communications] |