Rethink Your Drink
The Rethink Your Drink program aims to get more Iowans drinking water throughout the day to support their oral and overall health by providing water bottle filling stations in Iowa schools, libraries and outdoor public/community spaces. Access to free online educational resources can be found here to assist in educating students and community members on the importance of drinking water.
The 2025 application deadline is March 3. Award notifications will be issued the week of April 21.
NEW IN 2025 - awarded locations will receive a water filling station unit provided in-kind by Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation. *All other services required for installation, such as personnel, contract services, construction permits, disposal of any pre-existing units, etc., as well as replacement filters, are the responsibility of the grant recipient.
Schools: Schools that are selected for the Rethink Your Drink program will receive a new indoor water fountain/bottle filling station.
Priority will be given to:
- Schools that have the highest rates of free and reduced price lunch and
- Schools that have one or fewer water bottle filling station installed in their building
Libraries: Iowa libraries serve as vital public health spaces by providing access to resources and information that empower and educate community members to take steps to improve their oral and overall health.
Priority will be given to:
- Libraries that do not have a water bottle filling station in their building
- have plans to incorporate public health education around drinking water vs. sugary sweetened beverages
Outdoor Stations: The Foundation is looking to provide outdoor water filling stations in Iowa communities along trails and in public parks. Priority will be given to community projects with:
- the greatest need and that demonstrate a critical access point for a variety of individuals (children, adults, older adults, underserved individuals
Rethink Your Drink is supported by the Healthiest State Initiative, Iowa HHS, Iowa Public Health Association, and the Iowa Department of Education.
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2025 School/Indoor Water Bottle Filling Station Recipients
| Recipient |
School City |
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St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School
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Calmar
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Fairbank Elementary - Wapsie Valley Community School District
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Fairbank
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Nashua Public Library
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Nashua
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Postville Childcare Center & Preschool
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Postville
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Mater Dei Nativity School
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Sioux City
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Iowa Lakeside Laboratory & Regents Resource Center
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Spirit Lake
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Click here to download a list of all Rethink Your Drink recipients.
2025 Outdoor Water Filling Stations Recipients
| Community Space/Park/Trail Recipient |
City |
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Lloyd Kurtz Park, Kick It Forward Mini Pitch
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Ames
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YSS Ember Recovery Campus
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Cambridge
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Bridgewater City Park
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Bridgewater
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T-Bone Trailhead
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Exira
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Glenwood Lake Park
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Glenwood
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Hartford City Park
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Hartford
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Lansing Sports Complex
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Lansing
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Kahler Park
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Minden
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Judge Lewis Park
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Mount Ayr
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Discovery Park
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Muscatine
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Trailhead/Community Hub
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New Hampton
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Oelwein Veterans Sports Complex/Ball Diamond
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Oelwein
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Pierson Park/Ball Diamond
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Pierson
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Trailhead at Solon Recreation and Nature Area
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Solon
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Sioux Rapids Central Fun Park
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Sioux Rapids
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Click here to download a list of all Outdoor Water Filling Station recipients.