The American Water Charitable Foundation awarded a STEM education grant to the Community Soil Foundation. This will benefit students in underserved communities in Sonoma County, California, served by California American Water.
This grant is part of the Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Programme, which supports STEM-focused education and provides hands-on science experiences for students with limited access to such resources. Helpful.
This grant aligns with the Foundation’s commitment to supporting initiatives in water, people and communities. California American Water President Kevin Tilden emphasized the importance of the grant in promoting STEM education locally.
“California American Water is committed to supporting STEM education initiatives that create a pipeline of future leaders in the communities we serve. With this grant, the Community Soil Foundation will It allows us to continue our important work of providing hands-on science education and fresh, nutritious food to underserved communities.”
The Community Soil Foundation is funded by the Extended Child Care Coalition and provides science-based, land-focused education programs in Sonoma County. The foundation’s central project is the Larkfield Community Garden, where students at Mark West Elementary School engage in science lessons aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards.
Lessons cover topics such as decomposition, pollination, and germination, allowing students to explore science through hands-on learning while providing communities with access to fresh produce.
With the new funding, the foundation plans to expand its reach to serve approximately 400 students each week.
“The generous grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation is a huge boost for our organization,” said Paolo Tantarelli, co-founder of Community Farm and advisor to the Community Soil Foundation. I am.
“This will allow us to expand our educational programs, reach 400 students per week, and inspire a passion for science and the environment. We are proud to support the American Water Charitable Foundation and California American Water. I am deeply grateful.”
Carrie Williams, president of the American Water Charitable Foundation, emphasized the value of partnerships with local organizations.
“American Water Charitable Foundation is pleased to partner with qualified nonprofit organizations across California, like the Community Soil Foundation serving Sonoma County. We are proud to support efforts to provide access to quality learning.”
