Health and Human Service Proposals Grant

Health and Human Service Proposals Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Avista Foundation
Last Updated: November 28, 2025

Summary

The Avista Foundation offers funding to non-profit organizations that support communities served by Avista Utilities and Alaska Electric Light and Power Co. in the Pacific Northwest. Focused on education and assistance for vulnerable populations, this grant cycle invites proposals for health and human services. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations operating within designated service areas. The foundation prioritizes initiatives that reduce poverty and enhance cultural vitality while avoiding support for religious or political activities.

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, vulnerable and limited income populations, and economic and cultural vitality. This application cycle is for Health and Human Service Proposals. Vulnerable Populations Providing assistance to those on limited incomes and support for initiatives to reduce poverty.

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 be 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. Ineligible Applicants: Organizations that discriminate for any reason, such as race, color, religion, creed, age, sex or national originIndividuals Trips or tours Fraternal organization Memorial campaigns