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 outdoor water bottle filling stations in accessible, outdoor public and community spaces such as at parks or trailheads. Access free online educational resources to educate students and community members on the importance of drinking water by contacting the Foundation team.
The 2026 application deadline is March 2. Award notifications will be issued the week of April 20.
NEW IN 2026 - We are proud to have donated and supported the installation costs of over 445 indoor water bottle filling stations to schools and libraries across the state since 2017. Starting in 2026, requests for outdoor water bottle filling stations only will be considered. Thank you for making this program such a success over the years.
Outdoor Stations: The Foundation is looking to provide outdoor water bottle filling stations in Iowa communities along trailheads 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)
- Awarded locations will receive an outdoor 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. Awardees will also be responsible for winterizing the unit annually.
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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.