American Water Expands 2026 Water Grants As AWK Investors Watch Costs And Merger Risk
May 1, 2026, 06:24 CDT—Belleville, Illinois. Illinois American Water has picked 14 nonprofits to receive its 2026 Water and Environment grants, adding a state-focused slate to American Water’s broader campaign for watershed protection, water education, and conservation. The American Water Charitable Foundation—created by American Water—will bankroll the grants as part of its Keep Communities Flowing program, according to the company.