Missouri American Water Announces 2024 Firefighter Grant Program

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Missouri American Water has launched its 2024 Firefighter Grant Program, offering financial support to fire protection and emergency response organizations in its service area. Grants of up to $1,200 are available for firefighting tools, equipment, protective gear, and training. Applications are open until August 31, 2024.

Last year, the program awarded over $55,000 across Missouri, with more than 200 grants distributed since 2016. The initiative aims to strengthen partnerships with local fire districts and support their community protection efforts. Eligible applicants include uniformed professional and volunteer fire departments serving Missouri American Water's service territories.

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• Offering financial support to fire protection and emergency response organizations
• Grants of up to $1,200 available for essential firefighting equipment and training
• Over $55,000 awarded last year across Missouri
• More than 200 grants distributed since program inception in 2016

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ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Missouri American Water is accepting applications through August 31, 2024 for its annual Firefighter Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to fire protection and emergency response organizations serving communities in the company’s service area.

Grants of up to $1,200 will be considered to cover the costs of firefighting tools, equipment, personal protective gear, and training. Last year, more than $55,000 was awarded across the state. Over 200 grants have been awarded since the program began in 2016.

“As the water provider for about one in four Missourians, we continually invest in upgrading our water system to enhance service and reliability, so water is available when our customers and firefighters need it,” said Rich Svindland, president of Missouri American Water. “The Firefighter Grant Program is one more way we can strengthen the partnerships we have with local fire districts and support their important work to protect our community.”

Uniformed professional and volunteer fire departments serving communities in the company’s service territories are eligible to receive funding. Fire departments and protection districts are eligible for one grant per calendar year.

Grants will be considered to cover costs associated with the following:

• Firefighting tools
• Water handling equipment
• Personal protective gear
• Communications equipment
• Training activities and materials

"Missouri American Water is a great partner to the fire service. They work hard to help us protect our communities each day, and the grants they offer fire departments help even more,” said Fire Chief Greg Brown.

Fire departments and districts can apply online at missouriamwater.com by clicking News & Community > Community Involvement > Firefighter Grant Program. Fill out the questionnaire and provide required documentation by August 31, 2024.

About Missouri American Water

Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.6 million people. For more, visit missouriamwater.com and follow Missouri American Water on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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Media Contact:

Christie Barnhart

Senior Manager, External Communications

Cell: 417-529-9781

Christie.barnhart@amwater.com

Source: Missouri American Water

FAQ

What is the deadline for Missouri American Water's 2024 Firefighter Grant Program applications?

The deadline for applications to Missouri American Water's 2024 Firefighter Grant Program is August 31, 2024.

How much funding is available through Missouri American Water's Firefighter Grant Program?

Missouri American Water's Firefighter Grant Program offers grants of up to $1,200 per fire department or district.

What can the Missouri American Water Firefighter Grant Program funds be used for?

The grant funds can be used for firefighting tools, water handling equipment, personal protective gear, communications equipment, and training activities and materials.

How many grants has Missouri American Water's Firefighter Grant Program awarded since its inception?

Missouri American Water's Firefighter Grant Program has awarded over 200 grants since it began in 2016.