Sponsorship and Donation Program

Community Support Requests

Northern Water’s sponsorship and donation program is designed to ensure that public resources are invested in a consistent, equitable and transparent manner that delivers meaningful community benefit. By establishing clear guidelines and standardized processes, the program strengthens accountability while enabling us to support initiatives that align with our shared mission of public service within the water industry. The program also helps prioritize partnerships and projects that provide measurable social, economic and environmental value, ensuring that all contributions — whether financial, in-kind or collaborative — reflect responsible stewardship, uphold public trust and reinforce a positive, unified presence within the communities served. 

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Program Objectives

The sponsorship and donation program is guided by several core objectives, including: 

  • Promoting initiatives that offer clear social, economic or environmental benefits aligning with the water industry.
  • Supporting projects that align with Northern Water’s public service mission.
  • Ensuring transparency and accountability in funding decisions.
  • Strengthening public trust and maintaining a positive organizational reputation.
Types of Support 

The program allows for multiple forms of support, including: 

  • Sponsorship/Partnership: Financial support to an outside organization, agency, event, project, etc. in exchange for sponsorship benefits.
  • Donation: Provide financial support to an outside organization, agency, event, project, etc. with nothing in return or exchange.
  • In-Kind Support: Cash match or in-kind contributions to another entity’s funded grant project to support community benefit, public service alignment, etc.
  • Letters of Support: Organizations may request a letter of support from Northern Water to accompany a grant application. 
Application and Review Process

Organizations seeking support must submit a proposal through our online system. Applications must include project objectives, target audience, requested funding amount, anticipated benefits and expected community impact. 

Requesters are asked to set up a profile within the online system to allow for request tracking. 

Submissions will be reviewed within 10 business days. Evaluations will focus on mission alignment, public benefit and resource availability. 

Submit a Request