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Avista Foundation awards 76 grants supporting environmental efforts, arts and culture across the Northwest
So far this year, the Avista Foundation has awarded more than $832,350 in grantsSPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In its third and fourth quarters of 2025, the Avista Foundation awarded a combined $336,150 in grants to 76 nonprofit organizations across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, and Montana. These grants support a diverse range of environmental, arts and culture initiatives. “Community is built every day by those who give their time, energy, and care to others. Their serv
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