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LEXINGTON, Ky., (July 31, 2025) – To show its continued commitment to community fire departments, Kentucky American Water announced today it is accepting applications for its 14th annual Firefighting Support Grant Program.
"Kentucky American Water is proud to support the brave firefighters who are on the frontlines every day, protecting our communities,” said Rob Burton, president of Kentucky American Water. “Our Firefighting Support Grant Program is a testament to our commitment to their vital work, aiding them in attaining the critical resources and training they need to continue their life-saving efforts."
Since 2011, Kentucky American Water’s Firefighting Support Grant Program has awarded $108,000 in grant funds to professional and volunteer fire departments in the company’s 14-county service area.
Firefighting organizations in the company’s 14-county service area (Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Jackson, Jessamine, Nicholas, Owen, Rockcastle, Scott and Woodford counties) are eligible to apply. Information about the program and the application can be found on Kentucky American Water’s website at https://www.amwater.com/kyaw/News-Community/Community-Giving/firefighting-support-grants. The deadline to apply is September 5, 2025.
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, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,700 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 Kentucky American Water
Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 527,000 people.