Avista Foundation awards 27 grants to support local initiatives

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October 29, 2024 4:00PM GMT

In 2024, the Avista Foundation has awarded more than $500,000 through its grant program

SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Avista Foundation is awarding $122,750 in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska to support economic and community development.

“With these contributions, the Avista Foundation is creating positive change, driving economic development, and enriching our communities,” said Dennis Vermillion, Avista CEO.

The third-quarter grants support a diverse range of organizations and programs. A few examples include:

  • Supporting AHANA’s efforts to serve multi-ethnic and multicultural business owners in Spokane, Washington.
  • Bringing area lighting to improve safety at the Sandpoint Skatepark in Sandpoint, Idaho.
  • Enabling program expansion with a new larger building at Southeast Alaska Food Bank in Juneau, Alaska.
  • Helping Southern Oregon Child and Family Council Inc's LISTO Family Literacy Program provide education for Latinx adults in Jackson County, Oregon.

The full list of third-quarter awards includes:

Name

State

Award

AHANA

Washington

$

10,000

Bonner County Skatepark Association

Idaho

$

1,500

Cup of Cool Water

Washington

$

2,000

Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship

Washington

$

2,500

Clearwater Community Complex, Inc.

Idaho

$

5,000

Freedom Farms

Oregon

$

1,500

Global Neighborhood

Washington

$

3,500

Hispanic Business Professional Association dba Nuestras Raices

Washington

$

10,000

Homeshare Kootenai County Inc

Idaho

$

2,000

Latinos En Spokane

Washington

$

2,500

Moscow Affordable Housing Trust, Inc

Idaho

$

2,000

NAMI Far North

Idaho

$

1,000

Operation Healthy Family

Washington

$

3,000

Spokanimal CARE

Washington

$

1,500

Sky Lakes Foundation

Oregon

$

5,000

Southeast Alaska Food Bank

Alaska

$

10,000

Southern Oregon Child and Family Council, Inc.

Oregon

$

3,000

Spokane Alliance United

Washington

$

3,500

Spokane Area Jewish Family Services

Washington

$

1,000

Spokane Humane Society

Washington

$

1,500

Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance (SIMBA)

Washington

$

7,500

Spokane Valley HUB (dba HUB Sports Center)

Washington

$

10,000

Spruce Root Inc.

Alaska

$

5,000

Valley Community Center

Washington

$

1,250

WA-ID Volunteer Center

Idaho

$

2,000

St Vincent de Paul CDA

Idaho

$

10,000

Providence Foundation

Washington

$

15,000


The Avista Foundation offers four grant cycles each year. Environmental and arts and culture proposals are due by November 1, 2024. Organizations can see if they are eligible and apply for funding by visiting avistafoundation.com.

About the Avista Foundation
Since its establishment in 2002, the Avista Foundation has made grants totaling over $16 million. The foundation focuses its giving in the areas of vulnerable and limited-income populations, education, and economic and cultural vitality. It is a separate, non-profit organization established by Avista Corp., and does not receive funding from Avista Utilities or AEL&P customers through rates.

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