New York American Water Announces 2016 Environmental Grant Program

New York American Water is accepting applications for its Environmental Grant Program which provides up to $10,000 in funding for innovative and sustainable environmental projects that improve, restore or protect watersheds, surface water and/or groundwater. Grants must support projects in the company’s service areas and are available to, but not limited to, any non-profit, corporate, municipal or school/university program. Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2016.

“Safeguarding our water supply and environment for the future should be our highest priority,” said Brian Bruce, New York American Water President. “We know many groups and individuals are making efforts to protect this most vital resource and we are excited for the opportunity to help support those initiatives.”

Grants are awarded on a competitive basis and are selected by the company’s employees based on various criteria such as project goals, impact, innovation, design, collaboration, sustainability and community engagement, among other requirements. All applicants are expected to include specific, measurable goals for projects in their proposals. At the conclusion of the grant project, the lead organization must provide a written report on the project results/impact.

To qualify, proposed projects must:

· Be located within New York American Water’s service area

· Address a source water or watershed protection need in the community

· Be completed between May 1, 2016 and November 30, 2016

· Be a new or innovative program for the community, 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 the grant is used)

· Salaries and compensation for support of a project or program are ineligible for the grant.

Information and application requirements can be obtained directly at the New York American Water website amwater.com/nyaw under the “Water Quality and Stewardship” tab. Grant recipients will be notified in mid-April.

New York American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water company in New York, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 350,000 people.

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found at www.amwater.com.

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