Kentucky American Water Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Firefighting Support Grants
Kentucky American Water Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Firefighting Support Grants
PR Newswire
LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 2, 2026
Program has provided nearly $120,000 in grants since 2011
LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- To reaffirm its longstanding support for local fire departments, Kentucky American Water today announced it is accepting applications for its 15th annual Firefighting Support Grant Program.
"Kentucky American Water is proud to support the brave firefighters who work every day to protect our communities," said Rob Burton, president of Kentucky American Water. "Through our Firefighting Support Grant Program, we help provide critical resources and training that enable fire departments to strengthen their capabilities and continue their life-saving work."
Since 2011, Kentucky American Water has awarded $119,500 through its Firefighting Support Grant Program to professional and volunteer fire departments throughout its service area.
Firefighting organizations serving the company's 16-county service area (Bell, Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Hickman, Jackson, Jessamine, Nicholas, Owen, Rockcastle, Scott and Woodford counties) are eligible to apply. Program details and applications are available on Kentucky American Water's website at Firefighting Support Grant Program. Applications must be submitted by Oct. 23, 2026.
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.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
About Kentucky American Water
Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water with approximately 150 dedicated employees, provides safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 550,000 people.
For more information, visit Kentucky American Water's website and join Kentucky American Water on Facebook,X and Instagram.
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