Community Outreach

Community Sponsorship

Greenville Water is a not-for-profit water agency whose mission is to provide quality water and a sustainable future for more than 500,000 residents in Greenville County, portions of Anderson, Pickens and Laurens counties.

Through its Commission, Greenville Water distributes community contributions through direct funding and volunteerism. Greenville Water actively supports community events that have a positive impact on the quality of life in the Greenville Water service area.

Community Sponsorship Objectives

Fund significant projects or programs that have lasting, positive impacts in the areas of environmental awareness, conservation, water education and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education
Strengthen relationships with organizations and the community at large
Provide visibility, positive public outreach and recognition for Greenville Water
Provide an opportunity to educate local youth about water resources and the environment

Community Giving Guidelines

Application Review Process

The sponsorship committee, made up of two Greenville Water Commissioners and the CEO, shall manage the applications/requests received as follows:

Requests must be made with sufficient information to allow for proper committee review
Reviews will be based upon Community Sponsorship Objectives
A summary of requests will be provided to the complete Commission at a Commission meeting following each Committee review
Applicants will be notified within 30 days of a decision
Applications must be completed in full to be considered

Community Giving Request Form

Opportunity or Event Date	Deadline for Request	Review and Notification
December, January, or February	October 15	November 3 (Commission Meeting)
March, April, or May	January 15	February 4 (Commission Meeting)
June, July, or August	April 15	May 5 (Commission Meeting)
September, October, or November	July 15	August 4 (Commission Meeting)

Exclusions

Grant requests that support the following will not be considered:

Individuals
Tickets for contests or raffles with prizes
Religious organizations
Trips or tours for groups
Political or partisan organizations or events
Out of service area donations

Community Giving Request

Water for Community Events

Greenville Water provides drinking water for outdoor community events held in our service area. We do this as a public service to support the community and share information about tap water.

The Quench Buggy* and Water Buffalo are designed to dispense clean, refreshing tap water into cups or reusable bottles. It’s an environmentally friendly way to serve water at your event!

We can also provide hand wash stations for outdoor events. Our staff will deliver the stations, fill them with water, and stock the station with paper towels and soap. We have five available.

General Requirements

Event must be held in Greenville Water’s service area
The event must be open to the public – ticketed or free
Must have an expected attendance of at least 300 people
The Quench Buggy, Water Buffalo, and Hand Wash Stations are not suitable for small events
Requests must be received at least two weeks prior to the event
The Quench Buggy requires a level surface to be stationed on and a direct power source not utilized by another device for use at your event

Water Service Station Specs

Please note that scheduling is done on a first-come, first-served basis depending on availability. We may not be able to accommodate all requests.

How to Book Water Service Stations for Your Community Event

If you’re planning an outdoor event, please review the following criteria before submitting a request via the links at the bottom of the page.

Request Water for Your Community Event

Community Room

Greenville Water is happy to allow local neighborhood associations, community groups, nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies to hold community-focused meetings in the Community Room

Located in our Operations Building at 517 West Washington Street, the Community Room is available Monday – Thursday from 8am – 9pm, and on Fridays from 8am- 4pm. Please make an appointment during business hours if you would like to see the room in advance of your event. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. At this time, we cannot accommodate private parties, such as wedding receptions or birthday parties, religious events, or events that solicit business. No alcohol is allowed.

Important Reservation Information

Please submit your request at least two weeks prior to the event
You must include event set up and clean up time in your reservation request - access to the building will not be allowed prior to or after your approved time
You MUST leave the room in the condition you found it

Amenities

Caterer’s kitchen with stove, oven, microwaves, refrigerator (no ice maker), and sink
Audio/Visual Equipment includes a ceiling mounted projector, retractable screen, speaker’s podium, and microphone(s)
- Use of Audio/Visual Equipment must be arranged in advance with Greenville Water staff
- Without the advance coordination, Audio/Visual equipment will NOT be available
Maximum Occupancy: 200 people
Meeting Space: 110 chairs, 2,347 square feet
Wi-Fi access

After Hours Events

After hours events require a $90 refundable deposit and the presence of a City of Greenville Police Officer or Greenville County Deputy. Applicant is responsible for making arrangements with an officer or deputy, paying the fee, and providing written documentation to Greenville Water at least one week prior to the event. The City charges $40/hour for a minimum of three hours and the County charges $40/hour for a minimum of three hours. These rates are subject to change at any time. Information regarding hiring an off-duty City of Greenville Police Officer is available online, or by email. If the City does not have officers available, please contact the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office.

Fees

There is a $75 cleaning fee for each event.

Community Room Reservation Request

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