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    1. Green Infrastructure

    NY American Water Accepting Applications for Environmental Grant Program

    Feb. 7, 2020
    The program awards up to $10,000 to environmental projects that restore, improve, or protect watersheds, surface water, or groundwater supplies.
    New York American Water
    In 2018, New York American Water awarded a $10,000 grant to Crossroads Farm in Malverne, NY. The organization used the funds to develop a teaching garden and host workshops to promote the use of native species in residents’ gardens, with a focus on water conservation and environmental stewardship.
    In 2018, New York American Water awarded a $10,000 grant to Crossroads Farm in Malverne, NY. The organization used the funds to develop a teaching garden and host workshops to promote the use of native species in residents’ gardens, with a focus on water conservation and environmental stewardship.

    MERRICK, NY (February 4, 2020) — New York American Water has announced it is now accepting applications for its 7th annual Environmental Grant Program. The program, which supports innovative and community-based environmental projects, offers funding of up to $10,000 for qualifying environmental projects that restore, improve, or protect watersheds, surface water, and/or groundwater supplies within the company's service area. 

    “New York American Water’s mission is always rooted in the betterment of the communities we serve,” said Michael Nofi, Manager of Water Quality and Environmental Compliance. “We are thrilled to once again provide funding that supports community-based organizations that share our common goal of environmental preservation.”

    Last year, New York American Water awarded a $10,000 grant to Crossroads Farm in Malverne, NY. The organization used the funds to develop a teaching garden of drought-tolerant native plants and host workshops to promote the use of native species in residents’ gardens, with a focus on water conservation and environmental stewardship. The teaching garden also installed a Rachio 3 smart irrigation controller for the garden’s irrigation system to educate homeowners about weather, water usage, and the opportunity to conserve through efficient irrigation.

    To qualify, organizations must submit an application complete with the following information by March 31, 2020:

    • Description of the organization(s) seeking a grant
    • Overview of the environmental project to be funded
    • Location of the project, which must be in a New York American Water service area
    • Budget for the project
    • Grant amount requested
    • Sustainability of the project
    • Timeframe for the implementation of the project.

    Grants are awarded on a competitive basis and are selected by New York American Water employees based on various criteria such as project goals, impact, innovation, design, collaboration, sustainability, community engagement and other requirements. All applicants are expected to include specific, measurable goals for projects in their proposals. At the conclusion of the grant project, the lead organization must provide a written report on the project results/impact.

    Grant recipients will be notified on April 30, 2020.

    For more information about New York American Water and its environmental stewardship and grants programs, please visit www.newyorkamwater.com.