Community Sponsorships

United Water proudly dedicates and donates our support and resources to help local organizations.

We are your community partners. We work to support educational, environmental and humanitarian service programs.

Community Relations and Environmental Grants
The Community Relations and Environmental Grant (CREG) Program was established through the United Water and City of Indianapolis partnership in 1994. Since then, the fund has donated more than $3 million to the community. The mission of the CREG is to fund projects and programs that will assist community and economic development in the City of Indianapolis. 2012 funding opportunities are now open. Please download the application below for consideration. The deadline for applications in February 29, 2012.

View past grant recipients here  

Green Infrastructure Grants
United Water, in partnership with the City of Indianapolis and the Office of Sustainability, has established a Green Infrastructure Grant Program. It will provide $400,000 in funding over the next four years for infrastructure improvement projects that reduce energy consumption and limit negative impact on the environment. Applications for 2011 are now closed.

Click here to review our past Green Infrastructure Grant recipients

IndyParks Educational Mobile Unit
United Water has provided $500,000 to the Indy Parks Environmental Education Outreach Program for two mobile centers. Both the nature and water trailer bring formal classroom-type programs to schools, youth facilities and public events of Greater Indianapolis. In these trailers, over 120 animals, plants, and species native to Indiana are displayed. Indy Parks Naturalists share various programs and interactive displays for children, offering a unique way to learn about Indiana history, geology, and environmental science.

Spray Grounds

United Water has partnered with Indy Parks to build five spray grounds over five years totaling $875,000. Contributions of $175,000 for design and installation have been allocated to each location. Because there is no standing water on the deck of the spray ground, there is no need for lifeguards. The water jets use public drinking water and drain directly to a storm drain. These water playgrounds are open during park hours from dawn to dusk, providing a low cost, low maintenance form of entertainment via public drinking water jets during the summer months.

Adopt-A-School

Since 1994, United Water has provided summer internships to students of Arlington Community High School. Over 350 students have participated in the program since its inception. Students receive one-on-one mentoring with the staff as well as learn about personal finance, etiquette and raft down the White River to learn about environmental issues.

View more information about the Adopt-A-School Program   

2012 Tree Campaign

United Water Indianapolis has partnered with the Office of Sustainability to purchase and plant trees and shrubs in various Indianapolis neighborhoods. This year, in conjunction with the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee, United Water employees with help plant 100 trees towards the 2,012 Tree Campaign.