Avista Foundation awards 27 grants to support local initiatives
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The Avista Foundation has announced the distribution of $122,750 in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska during its third quarter. The grants focus on economic and community development initiatives, including support for multi-ethnic business owners, infrastructure improvements, and educational programs. Notable recipients include AHANA in Washington ($10,000), Southeast Alaska Food Bank ($10,000), and Providence Foundation ($15,000). This is part of the foundation's larger 2024 grant program, which has awarded over $500,000 to date. The foundation operates four grant cycles annually, with the next deadline for environmental and arts and culture proposals set for November 1, 2024.
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- Total grant disbursement of $500,000 in 2024 demonstrates strong community investment
- Wide geographic distribution across multiple states indicates broad market presence
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In 2024, the Avista Foundation has awarded more than
SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Avista Foundation is awarding
“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.
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