Indiana American Water with $25,000 American Water Charitable Foundation STEM Education Grant to Girls Inc. of Shelbyville

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic nonprofit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States, and Indiana American Water today recognized Girls Inc. of Shelbyville as a recipient of a $25,000 Foundation STEM Education Grant.

The grant will help Girls Inc. of Shelbyville create an Outdoor Learning Lab in Shelbyville, Indiana, featuring a pollinator sensory garden and hands-on learning spaces that will engage youth in STEM, sustainability and environmental stewardship through year-round outdoor programming.

“Girls Inc. of Shelbyville is proud to provide experiences that help girls explore new ideas, build confidence and see themselves as future leaders,” said Amy Dillon, President and CEO, Girls Inc. of Shelbyville. “The support from the American Water Charitable Foundation will help us bring a major phase in STEM learning to life in an outdoor setting where students can connect with nature, ask questions and discover how science and sustainability are part of their everyday lives.”

The STEM Education Grant is part of the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. The program provides STEM-focused curricular and extracurricular programs for young students.

“Girls Inc. of Shelbyville is creating a unique space where students can learn by doing, and that kind of experience can make a lasting impact,” said Travis Edington, Director of Central and Southern Operations, Indiana American Water. “At Indiana American Water, we know that strong communities are built through strong partnerships, and we are proud to support programs that help young people explore STEM, environmental stewardship and the natural world around them.”

“Supporting organizations that inspire learning and create opportunities for young people is central to the American Water Charitable Foundation’s mission,” said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. “This grant will help empower students with hands-on STEM experiences that foster curiosity, innovation and a lifelong appreciation for the world around them.”

The grant supports communities served by Indiana American Water and reflects the company’s continued commitment to meaningful community partnerships and educational opportunities.