2025 Water and Environment Grant Program Launches

On Feb 12, 2025

New Jersey American Water has launched the American Water Charitable Foundation 2025 Water and Environment Grant Program. The Foundation is inviting community partners to apply for grants that promote clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreation projects.

In 2024, the American Water Charitable Foundation awarded a combined total of $1 million to 59 organizations in 11 states, supporting organizations located in communities served by American Water, including seven New Jersey-based organizations: The Watershed Institute, National Wildlife Federation, Raritan Baykeeper, Raritan Headwaters Association, Whale Pond Brook-Takanasee Lake Watershed Association, Zoological Society of New Jersey, and Agraj Seva Kendra.

“StreamWatch Schools is a program of The Watershed Institute that engages students from K – 12 in community science, giving them the skills to assess the health of their local waterways through chemical and biological testing,” said Jim Waltman, executive director of The Watershed Institute. “Support from the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Water and the Environment Grant Program has enabled us to expand our capacity to offer StreamWatch Schools training to teachers across the state, providing training and water quality testing equipment and supplies.”

The foundation supports three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. Since 2012, it has invested more than $20 million in funding through grants and matching gifts that positively benefit the communities where American Water and its employees live and work.

“We are proud to partner with the American Water Charitable Foundation to make a positive impact on watersheds throughout New Jersey,” said Mark McDonough, president of New Jersey American Water and Member, Board of Trustees, American Water Charitable Foundation. “The Water and Environment grants will support community organizations dedicated to safeguarding and improving our natural resources for generations to come.”

“The American Water Charitable Foundation is thrilled to launch the 2025 Water and Environment Grant Program, which supports impactful initiatives and programs throughout the U.S.,” said Carrie Williams, president of the foundation. “Our mission to Keep Communities Flowing empowers communities to understand the importance of water education and conservation, while also encouraging local organizations to engage in protecting this vital resource.”

Applications will be accepted through March 7, 2025, from organizations in New Jersey American Water’s service areas. Learn more about the American Water Charitable Foundation, eligibility and how to apply here.

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