American Water Foundation Awards $212,000 to Five Indiana Environmental Projects
AWK•American Water’s Charitable Foundation awarded $212,000 across five Indiana organizations to support water quality protection, environmental education and conservation. Grants include $80,000 for Wabash River access, $75,000 for a 39-acre woodland preserve and $40,000 for paddling education programs, bolstering the company’s ESG credentials.
1. Grant Allocation
The American Water Charitable Foundation awarded $212,000 to five Indiana organizations under its 2026 Water and Environment grant program focused on watershed protection, environmental education and water-based recreation.
2. Project Impacts
The largest awards include $80,000 for a new kayak and canoe access point along the Wabash River, $75,000 to protect 39 acres along Boston Creek and $40,000 to deliver paddling education to 3,000 students in northwest Indiana.
3. Foundation and Company Context
Funded by company shareholders, the foundation has invested over $25 million in community grants since 2012, reinforcing American Water’s commitment to ESG priorities as it serves 14 million customers across 14 states.
