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American Water Charitable Foundation - Workforce Readiness Grant Program

Penn's Northeast Inc

Funding Amount

$25,000 - $50,000 per award

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

American Water Charitable Foundation - Workforce Readiness Grant Program

Funder: American Water Charitable Foundation (established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the U.S.)

Geographic Scope: Communities served by Pennsylvania American Water in Pennsylvania

Program Focus: Career readiness, financial and business literacy, positive youth development, and life skills training

    Three Pillars of Giving

  • Water
  • People
  • Communities

    Eligible Activities

  • General career readiness training
  • Financial and business literacy programs
  • Positive youth development initiatives
  • Life skills training
  • Workforce development partnerships
  • Educational programs preparing students for workforce entry

    Foundation Background

  • Established by American Water Corporation
  • Since 2012, invested more than $20 million in grants and matching gifts
  • Funded by American Water shareholders (no impact on customer rates)
  • Focus on equipping next generation of skilled workers

2025 Pennsylvania Award Recipients

Central Montco Technical High School (Montgomery County):

  • Award: $25,000 grant

  • Program: Hydroponics for Sustainable Food Supply

  • Focus: Landscaping students learn sustainable, modern agriculture through hands-on experience
  • Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry (Luzerne County):

  • Award: $50,000 grant

  • Program: Luzerne Learns to Work

  • Focus: Provides students with process and platform to explore career pathways and industry pipelines; hands-on experiences, skilling opportunities, and scholarships
    • Key Contacts

    • American Water Charitable Foundation President: Carrie Williams
    • Pennsylvania American Water President: Justin Ladner (also serves on foundation board)

      Contact Information

    • Website: amwater.com/awcf
    • For further information: David Misner, Senior Manager, External Communications, Pennsylvania American Water, 717-261-7525, david.misner@amwater.com

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Method: Not specified in available source material

    Eligible Applicants:

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Educational institutions

  • Community-based organizations

  • Organizations working with schools and students
  • Program Focus Areas:

  • Career readiness and workforce development

  • Youth education and skill-building

  • Community partnerships with employers

  • Life skills training
  • Note: Specific application procedures, deadlines, and required documentation not provided in available sources. Interested organizations should contact American Water Charitable Foundation directly through their website or Pennsylvania American Water office.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    workforce-developmentyouth-programs

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