PR Newswire·Nov 10, 2026, 11:02 AM ET

American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to Expand STEM Learning at Putnam Museum

American Water Charitable Foundation awarded a $10,000 STEM Education grant to the Putnam Museum & Science Center in Davenport, Iowa.
The funding supports expanded middle-school STEM career exploration, hands-on learning experiences, & targeted access for children & families facing financial barriers.
Grant initiatives include new K–8 curriculum units, AI Lego workshops for middle schoolers, STEAM Saturdays, & no-cost events for low-income families.
Iowa American Water employees volunteered or presented activities to support the program.
The grant is part of the Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, which focuses on the pillars of Water, People, & Communities.
American Water is the largest regulated water utility in the US, serving approximately 14 million people across 14 states.
Iowa American Water serves approximately 225,000 people in Iowa with a workforce of 90 employees.
The American Water Charitable Foundation has invested over $25 million in grants since 2012.