The American Water Charitable Foundation is accepting applications through Sept. 30 for the Workforce Readiness grant program, which supports projects or initiatives focused on general career readiness, financial and business literacy, mentoring, life skills and more. 

To be eligible for the workforce grant, applicants: 

• Must be classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or K-12 public school, college or university 
• Must either operate within, or directly benefit, an American Water service territory. 

The workforce grant is part of the Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on three pillars: water, people and communities.

The Foundation, a nonprofit established by Camden-based American Water, closed applications for its clean-water initiative on June 30. The next grant opportunity will focus on STEM education and launch in October. 

“The American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program supports impactful initiatives and programs throughout American Water’s national footprint,” Carrie Williams, president of the American Water Charitable Foundation, said in a statement. “The Workforce Readiness grant will fund efforts focused on positive youth development and preparing future leaders of tomorrow.” 

Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $9 million through grants and matching gifts to help fund these projects. 

To learn more and apply, click here.