SIGNATURE PROGRAM – BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES
The Building Better Communities initiative helps communities served by American Water enhance or create public park spaces that encourage the community to engage in water, nature-inspired play, environmental education, and water-based recreation. During the last seven years, through our partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF) has awarded $2.8 million to 18 communities served by American Water. We are pleased to continue our partnership with NRPA and anticipate awarding additional projects in 2021. For information regarding this grant opportunity, please contact the American Water Charitable Foundation or NRPA Program Manager, Michele White.
Celebrating Our Impact!
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18 Grants Awarded |
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Year |
Project Title/Location |
City |
State |
Grant |
Open Date |
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2020 Grantees (Yr 7) |
Lawson City Park Splash Pad |
Lawson |
MO |
$250,000 |
2021 |
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2019 Grantees (Yr 6) |
St. Cloud All-Inclusive Splash Pad |
Huntington |
WV |
$250,000 |
2021 |
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2018 Grantees (Yr 5) |
East Lake Park |
Chattanooga |
TN |
$150,000 |
2020 |
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2017 Grantees (Yr 4) |
Palmer Park |
Coatesville |
PA |
$150,000 |
2019 |
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2016 Grantees (Yr 3) |
Hopewell City Park |
Hopewell |
VA |
$150,000 |
2017 |
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2015 Grantees (Yr 2) |
Magic Island Park Splash Pad |
Charleston |
WV |
$150,000 |
2017 |
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2014 Grantees (Yr 1) |
Lackawanna Heritage Trail |
Scanton |
PA |
$150,000 |
2015 |
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Total |
$2,823,700 |
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AWCF Awards $500,000 to 2020 Grantees
AWCF Awards $500,000 to 2019 Grantees
AWCF Announces $1.5M Grant with NRPA
AWCF Awards $150,000 to 2018 NRPA Grantee in Bel Air, MD
AWCF Awards $150,000 to 2018 NRPA Grantee in Chattanooga, TN
AWCF Awards $450,000 to 2017 NRPA Grantees
AWCF Awards $290,000 to 2016 NRPA Grantees
AWCF Awards $400,000 to 2015 NRPA Grantees
AWCF Awards $384,000 to 2014 NRPA Grantees
AWCF Announces $2.5M Grant Program with NRPA