Avista Foundation
"The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit." 
- Moliere
Focus Areas
supporting K-12 education particularly in the fields of science, math and technology; and higher education including scholarships.  Key examples include the following:
  • Provide college scholarships for engineering, IS and the crafts to address utility’s future workforce gap
  • Increase pipeline of kids seeking engineering and technical careers by increasing interest in math, science and technology 
  • Provide opportunities for underserved kids to seek a college education 
Vulnerable & limited income populations   

providing assistance to those on limited incomes and support for initiatives to reduce poverty.  Key examples include the following:

  • Ease the burden of energy prices to customers most in need
  • Provide enhanced level of support to senior and more vulnerable customers
  • Provide energy conservation education to senior, vulnerable and limited income customers
  • Support community-wide safety net services for basic needs costs
Economic and cultural vitality   

supporting projects that help our communities and citizens to grow and prosper.  Key examples include the following:

  • Support capital projects that provide vital civic and social infrastructure and economic growth
  • Support signature community events and programs that provide significant community identity and quality of life