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 eight years, through our partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF) has awarded $3.3 million to 20 communities served by American Water.

Celebrating Our Impact!

NRPA Blog, October 2021 Building Better Communities: Centering Equity in Water-Based Play Spaces NRPA Podcast, July 2020 Grantees from MD and TN (AWCF President joins 29:23) NRPA Magazine, April 2020 Reflecting Our Values in the Community NRPA Magazine, August 2020 Restoring Nature’s Playground

AWCF Awards $500,000 to 2021 Grantees
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