Avista Foundation awards 76 grants supporting environmental efforts, arts and culture across the Northwest

Core Insights - The Avista Foundation has awarded over $832,350 in grants in 2025, with a total of $336,150 granted in the third and fourth quarters to 76 nonprofit organizations across five states [1][7]. Grant Distribution - The grants support a variety of initiatives in environmental, arts, and culture sectors [1][2]. - Notable grants include $12,500 to the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship and $20,000 to Friends of KSPS in Washington [3][5]. State-Specific Highlights - Washington: Grants support arts education and community engagement, including funding for Spokane Word to amplify immigrant and BIPOC youth voices [4]. - Idaho: The Festival at Sandpoint will enhance arts accessibility, while the Idaho Trails Association engages youth in outdoor stewardship [4]. - Oregon: Ross Ragland Theater will inspire youth through a science camp, and Klamath KID Center will provide safe spaces for children [4]. - Alaska: The Alaska Development Corporation will work on affordable housing initiatives, and Perseverance Theatre will focus on youth engagement [4]. - Montana: Friends of Whitepine Grange will enhance rural community life with a picnic pavilion [4]. Funding Cycles - The third quarter total for grants was $199,900, while the fourth quarter total was $136,250 [5][6]. - The next funding cycle for health and human services proposals opens on January 1, 2026 [6]. Foundation Background - Established in 2002, the Avista Foundation has granted over $17 million, focusing on vulnerable populations, education, and cultural vitality [7].