Franklin County Public Health is excited to announce that we are taking applications for free water bottle filling stations to give to community organizations with funding provided through the Ohio Department of Health. Applicants can include schools, government agencies, faith-based organizations and 501 c3s.
These stations will help to reduce the risk of disease transmission through touchless bottle filling, will improve sustainability through reducing single plastic use and provide places for hydration throughout the county.
In order to apply for the station, applicants must fill out the request form. There are a limited number of refilling stations available through the grant funding so be sure to fill out the application soon!
Eligibility to apply includes:
Tuesday, August 6th, 6-8pm
Town Center Park
3359 Park St Grove City, OH 43123
Wednesday, August 21st, 4-7pm
Prairie Township Community Center
5955 W Broad St, Galloway, OH 43119
Celebrate resilience and recovery in our community and raise awareness about overdose prevention. Enjoy family friendly activities, refreshments from a local food truck, a visit from the Prairie Township Fire Department in addition to remembrance activities and free lifesaving resources including Narcan, fentanyl test strips and grief support resources.
- Site must be within the jurisdiction of Franklin County Public Health (which excludes the city of Columbus and Worthington).
- An agreement for the applicant to install their system once delivered.
- Water station should be put at a location where it can be utilized for maximum public use for residents of our communities.
Applications are open until funding supply has been fulfilled.