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Avista Foundation awards 27 grants to support local initiatives

GlobeNewswire - Tue Oct 29, 11:00AM CDT

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 CouncilInc's LISTO Family Literacy Program provide education for Latinx adults in Jackson County, Oregon.

The full list of third-quarter awards includes:

NameStateAward
AHANAWashington$10,000
Bonner County Skatepark AssociationIdaho$1,500
Cup of Cool WaterWashington$2,000
Center for Inclusive EntrepreneurshipWashington$2,500
Clearwater Community Complex, Inc.Idaho$5,000
Freedom FarmsOregon$1,500
Global NeighborhoodWashington$3,500
Hispanic Business Professional Association dba Nuestras RaicesWashington$10,000
Homeshare Kootenai County IncIdaho$2,000
Latinos En SpokaneWashington$2,500
Moscow Affordable Housing Trust, IncIdaho$2,000
NAMI Far NorthIdaho$1,000
Operation Healthy FamilyWashington$3,000
Spokanimal CAREWashington$1,500
Sky Lakes FoundationOregon$5,000
Southeast Alaska Food BankAlaska$10,000
Southern Oregon Child and Family Council, Inc.Oregon$3,000
Spokane Alliance UnitedWashington$3,500
Spokane Area Jewish Family ServicesWashington$1,000
Spokane Humane SocietyWashington$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 CenterWashington$1,250
WA-ID Volunteer CenterIdaho$2,000
St Vincent de Paul CDAIdaho$10,000
Providence FoundationWashington$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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