American Water Charitable Foundation Education Grants (Indiana American Water)
Eligibility
Schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in Indiana communities served by Indiana American Water (an American Water company) are eligible. Projects must focus on water, environmental education, or environmental stewardship. The program supports water literacy, conservation, and environmental science programs.
Program Goals
The American Water Charitable Foundation's Water and Environment Grant Program supports water literacy, environmental education, and conservation projects in communities served by Indiana American Water. In 2025, the Foundation awarded $1.7 million across 80 organizations. The 2026 Indiana program launched February 2, 2026, with Indiana recipients announced May 20, 2026. The 2027 program is expected to launch early in the year — watch the Indiana American Water community page for announcements.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications for the Water and Environment Grant Program are submitted through the American Water Charitable Foundation portal when the annual program launches. The 2026 cycle launched February 2, 2026, and Indiana recipients were announced May 20, 2026. The 2027 program is expected to launch early in the year. Monitor the Indiana American Water community page for the 2027 launch announcement.
Cycle Notes
The American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant runs annually. The 2026 Indiana cycle launched February 2, 2026, with recipients announced May 20, 2026. Expect the 2027 program to launch early in the year based on the 2026 pattern. Watch indianaamericanwater.com for the 2027 program announcement.
Grant Award Amount
The American Water Charitable Foundation awarded $1.7 million to 80 organizations in 2025. Individual Indiana grant amounts vary by project scope. Contact the Foundation for expected award ranges for the 2027 cycle.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- CHARGE Climate Sensor Kit — water quality and environmental monitoring for Indiana American Water Foundation projects
- micro:bit Starter Kit — data collection and coding for student water and environmental science investigations
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI and data analysis tools for Indiana environmental education programs
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for American Water Charitable Foundation grants in Indiana?
Schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in Indiana communities served by Indiana American Water are eligible. Projects must focus on water literacy, environmental education, or conservation.
How much funding is available through the American Water Charitable Foundation?
The Foundation awarded $1.7 million across 80 organizations in 2025. Individual Indiana award amounts vary by project scope.
When does the American Water Charitable Foundation grant open in Indiana?
The 2026 program launched February 2, 2026. Expect the 2027 program to launch early in the year based on the annual pattern. Watch indianaamericanwater.com for announcements.
Can American Water Foundation grants be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes, when connected to water literacy, environmental science, or conservation learning goals. Sensor kits and data collection tools for water quality or environmental investigations are a strong fit.
How can Forward Education help with American Water Foundation grant applications?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support. Our climate and environmental science kits align to water and environmental education program goals. Contact us before applying.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Indiana standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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