New Jersey American Water, along with the nonprofit American Water Charitable Foundation, this week announced the utility is accepting applications until July 11 for its second annual Hydration Station Grant Program.
Formally known as the Reusable Water Bottle Filling Station Grant Program, this initiative is designed to encourage sustainable hydration and environmental responsibility. The grant program seeks to reduce single-use plastic bottle waste by funding touch-free water bottle filling stations in public spaces while building trust in tap water.
Eligible organizations must be a 501(c)(3) public charity, K–12 public school, college, or university located within New Jersey American Water’s service territory and must be open to the public. Recipients will be responsible for the installation and any associated costs.
“We’re thrilled to launch the second year of this impactful grant program in partnership with the American Water Charitable Foundation,” stated Mark McDonough, president of New Jersey American Water and board member of the American Water Charitable Foundation. “Last year’s response made it clear that there is a strong demand for sustainable, accessible hydration stations in our communities.”
Hydration stations make quality public tap water convenient and accessible. Sara Moran, trustee of Orca Youth Sports, which received an NJ American Water grant in 2024, said the installation of a hydration station at Oak Glen Park has made a meaningful difference for the Orcas Baseball Club and wider Howell community.
“The station offers players, families and park visitors reliable access to clean drinking water, encourages healthier hydration habits and helps reduce single-use plastic waste,” Moran said. “We’re grateful to the American Water Charitable Foundation for the funding in 2024 to make this a reality and for our continued partnership with New Jersey American Water.”
For more information and to apply, visit the Hydration Station Grant Program page on the New Jersey American Water website. Applications must be submitted by July 11. Recipients will be notified in August.
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.9 million people in 190 communities. Go here to see NJ American Water’s Service Territory to determine Hydration Station Grant eligibility.
Photo Caption: The Orca Youth Sports Club in Howell was a recipient of a 2024 Hydration Station grant from NJ American Water. The grants are designed to encourage sustainable hydration and environmental responsibility by reducing single-use plastic bottle waste. The 2025 grant application process will remain open until July 11.
