CAMDEN, N.J., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it awarded a $260,000 Corporate Strategic grant to the National Urban League, supporting the Affiliate Movement. Funding will support workforce development programs that expand skills, education, and opportunity in communities served by American Water.

"The National Urban League is grateful to the American Water Charitable Foundation for its continued investment in our Affiliate Movement and its commitment to helping communities thrive," said Marc H. Morial, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Urban League. "This generous support will strengthen workforce development programs in cities across the country, equipping young people and adults with the skills, training, and resources they need to compete in today's economy and build brighter futures for themselves and their families. We are proud to partner with organizations like American Water that recognize that expanding opportunity is not only good for individuals, but essential to the strength and prosperity of our nation."

Founded in 1910, the National Urban League advances economic empowerment through programs focused on education, worforce and career development, housing and community development, entrepreneurship, health, and quality of life.

Through the National Urban League's Affiliate Movement, the grant will support workforce development programs delivered by the following affiliates:

• Chicago Urban League
• Greater Sacramento Urban League
• Urban League of Greater Chattanooga
• Urban League of Greater Philadelphia
• Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County
• Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis
• Urban League of Northwest Indiana
• Urban League of Union County

"The American Water Charitable Foundation is proud to continue its partnership with the National Urban League, supporting impactful workforce development initiatives and programming that help prepare future leaders for success," said Carrie Williams, President, American Water Charitable Foundation. "We are pleased to support organizations that help expand access to mentoring, career readiness, and workforce training opportunities for youth and young adults."

The Corporate Strategic grant is part of the Foundation's Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, focusing on three pillars of giving: Water, People and Communities. Corporate Strategic grants support high-impact programs that align with American Water's values of being a solutions provider, where we seek to influence positive change and help keep communities flowing, improving and thriving.

Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $25 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water.

Learn more about the American Water Charitable Foundation and the Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program here. 

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 19 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

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About American Water Charitable Foundation
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), focuses on three pillars of giving: Water, People, and Communities. Since 2012, the Foundation has invested more than $25 million in funding through grants and matching gifts to support eligible organizations in communities served by American Water. The Foundation is funded by American Water shareholders and has no impact on customer rates. For more information, visit amwater.com/awcf.