Illinois American Water Opens Annual Grant Program to Partner with Environmental Stewards

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Illinois American Water has opened its application window for the 2022 Environmental Grant Program, aimed at funding community projects that protect Illinois watersheds. The grants, totaling over $29,000 last year, support diverse initiatives like watershed cleanups and reforestation. Organizations must address a local environmental need, partner with at least one other group, and ensure project sustainability. Applications are due by March 31, 2022, with projects to be completed between May 1 and November 30, 2022. More information and application forms are available on their website.

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• Illinois American Water's Environmental Grant Program provides funding for impactful community projects.
• Last year's grants totaled over $29,000, indicating a commitment to environmental sustainability.

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2022 Environmental Grant Program open to applicants; deadline is March 31, 2022

BELLEVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Illinois American Water announced today the application window is open for the company’s 2022 Environmental Grant Program. Through the program, funding is provided to environmental stewards focused on innovative, community-based projects to improve, restore and protect Illinois watersheds.

For over 10 years, Illinois American Water has supported diverse initiatives such as watershed cleanups, reforestation efforts, biodiversity projects, streamside buffer restoration projects, wellhead protection initiatives, hazardous waste collection efforts, education efforts and more.

“Our team plays a vital role in our customers’ daily lives by delivering safe, reliable service to families, businesses and for fire protection. We understand how important it is to protect our precious resources. We are proud to collaborate with community partners through our environmental grant program to positively impact our source water and watersheds,” said Justin Ladner, Illinois American Water President.

To apply for an Environmental Grant, organizations must submit applications for projects which are located in an Illinois American Water service area, as well as:

• Address a source water or watershed protection need in the community.
• Be completed between May 1, 2022 and November 30, 2022.
• Introduce a new community initiative or serve as a significant expansion to an existing program.
• Be carried out by a formal or informal partnership between two or more organizations.
• Provide evidence of sustainability (continued existence after grant monies are utilized).

Grant information and application forms can be found at www.illinoisamwater.com under the News & Community tab. Applications should be emailed to katie.fidler@amwater.com by March 31, 2022.

Last year, Illinois American Water awarded eight grants totaling over $29,000. A list of last year’s recipients can be found here.

Customers can help protect our precious resources by using water wisely. Visit www.illinoisamwater.com for wise water tips.

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 customer service center in Alton and a quality control and research laboratory in Belleville.

With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE:AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 25 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 follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

ILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER RANKED HIGHEST IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH LARGE WATER UTILITIES IN THE MIDWEST FOR TWO YEARS IN A ROW.
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Media: Karen Cotton, Sr. Manager External Communications, karen.cotton@amwater.com

Source: Illinois American Water

FAQ

What is the deadline for the Illinois American Water Environmental Grant Program?

The deadline for applications is March 31, 2022.

How much funding did Illinois American Water provide last year for environmental projects?

Last year, Illinois American Water awarded grants totaling over $29,000.

What types of projects can qualify for the Illinois American Water Environmental Grant?

Projects must address local watershed protection needs and include initiatives like cleanups and reforestation.

When must the funded projects be completed?

Projects must be completed between May 1, 2022, and November 30, 2022.

Where can I find more information about the Environmental Grant Program?

More information and application forms can be found at www.illinoisamwater.com under the News & Community tab.