Avista Foundation Sponsorships

Overview

The Avista Foundation, a community investment program of Avista Corp., provides funding to non-profit organizations addressing the needs of communities and citizens served by Avista Utilities in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, portions of southern Oregon, and Sanders County, Montana. The Avista Foundation also serves communities and citizens served by Alaska Electric Light and Power Co. in the City and Borough of Juneau.​

The Avista Foundation also includes a matching gifts program for employees of Avista Corp.​​​​ and Alaska Electric Light and Power Co.​

Focus Areas

Avista’s philanthropy programs are focused on education, environment, vulnerable and limited income populations, and economic and cultural vitality.

Sponsorships

Applications for sponsorships are accepted year round. Sponsorships are for the support of events, not programs or the purchase of assets. Applicants should allow 90 days for review of a request for sponsorship.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* To be considered, your organization must be either a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, a civic organization, school or group.
* You must be serving the needs of people within our service area.
* Your organization must located inside the Avista Utilities or Alaska Electric Light & Power Co. service Area.

Ineligibility

* Requests to fund religious activities, political activities, individuals for any purpose or private foundations are likely to be declined. 
* Due to regulatory constraints, Avista is unable to donate energy services.