New Jersey American Water has launched its 2026 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant program.
The foundation invites community partners to apply for grants that promote clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreation projects. It awarded a combined total of $1.7 million in water and environment grants to 80 organizations in 12 states in 2025.
The funds support organizations in communities served by American Water, including Clean Ocean Action, the Great Swamp Watershed Association and the Watershed Institute.
“Across our state, we see first hand how strong community partnerships can make a meaningful difference for our waterways and the people who depend on them,” said Mark McDonough, American Water president and member of the foundation’s board of trustees.
“Through the foundation’s water and environment grant program, we’re proud to support local organizations that are educating future stewards, protecting natural resources and enhancing quality of life in the communities we serve.”
The American Water Charitable Foundation supports three pillars of giving: water, people and communities. Since 2012, it has invested more than $25 million in funding through grants and matching gifts that positively benefit the communities where American Water and its employees live and work.
Applications will be accepted through Friday, March 6. Learn more at https://www.amwater.com/awcf.
