SPOKANE – Innovia Foundation has awarded $446,000 in grants to 48 nonprofit organizations serving North Idaho. The grants are part of the Foundation’s annual Community Grants program, which supports education and youth development, health and wellbeing, arts and culture, economic opportunity, and improved quality of life. This year, the program distributed a total of $1,089,400 in grants to 112 organizations across 20 counties in Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
The Community Grants build upon more than $100,000 already distributed this year in recognition of the Foundation’s 50th Anniversary theme of “Celebrating Community.” Those grants are providing free and low-cost, family-friendly events that showcase cultural diversity, parades, local musicians, art fairs, museums, carousels, historic movie theaters, outdoor recreation opportunities, and more.
“As Innovia marks 50 years of community impact, we recognize the importance of programs and activities that celebrate the people and places that make our region special. In this year’s Community Grants round, our local review committees aimed to prioritize proposals that align with our 50th Anniversary theme of bringing people together, while funding projects across all our impact areas,” says Innovia CEO Shelly O’Quinn.
Nonprofit organizations are the heart and soul of our communities, addressing the most critical needs and greatest opportunities. From supporting the most vulnerable to improving economic vitality to enriching our cultural landscape, nonprofits bring people and resources together to uplift lives and communities. Through the Community Grants Program, Innovia is committed to advancing the important role nonprofits fulfill in creating stability and hope in every corner of our region.
To see the complete list of grants, please visit goinnovia.org/CommunityGrants2024.
Local Idaho counties and organizations that received grants:
Clearwater County Economic Development Council | $6,445 – Clearwater County
Orofino Pathway Signs
Clearwater County Senior Citizens Inc. | $10,000 – Clearwater County
Meal Programs for Seniors
Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc. | $2,000 – Idaho County
Medicine, Vaccinations and Veterinary Care
City of Cottonwood | $10,000 – Idaho County
City of Cottonwood Park Project
REACH Club Inc. | $7,000 – Idaho County
REACH Club Preschool and Enrichment Support for Elk City
Thrive Learning Center | $6,000 – Latah County
Assistance for Lower-Income Families
City of Troy | $10,000 – Latah County
Enriching Troy’s Youth: Summer Education & Growth
Inland Oasis, Inc. | $10,000 – Latah County
Inland Oasis On-Site Container Garden
Latah County Historical Society | $10,000 – Latah County
McConnell Mansion Window Project
Palouse Land Trust | $7,500 – Latah County
Olson Family Conservation Preserve
Lewis County Community Endowment Fund | $10,000 – Lewis County
Lewis County Community Endowment Fund
Chief Joseph Foundation | $6,000 – Nez Perce County
Classroom Space for Community Service Programs
Clearwater Economic Development Association | $11,672 – Nez Perce County
Clearwater River Corridor Operation Red File
The Idaho Foodbank | $10,000 – Nez Perce County
Mobile Pantry Program in North Central Idaho
Local Washington counties and organizations to receive grants:
Asotin County Food Bank Association | $10,000 – Asotin County
Weekend Food Backpack Program
Interlink, Inc. | $10,000 – Asotin County
The Cornerstone: Senior Social Directory
Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG) | $7,500 – Garfield County
Preservation and Maintenance of BMAG Building
Garfield County Fair | $13,611 – Garfield County
New Horse Arena Fence
Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse | $7,500 – Whitman County
Meeting Immediate Needs of Survivors
Circles of Caring Adult Day Health Foundation | $5,000 – Whitman County
Caring for Seniors and Vulnerable Adults
Council On Aging & Human Services | $15,000 – Whitman County
Whitman County Food Pantries
Council On Aging & Human Services | $7,500 – Whitman County
Town of Albion Summer Lunch and Nutritional Gap Support
Community Action Center | $10,000 – Whitman County
Rosalia Affordable Small Homes Pilot Predevelopment
Downtown Pullman Association | $10,000 – Whitman County
Supporting Historic Downtown Pullman Through Transformation
Palouse Discovery Science Center | $5,000 – Whitman County
Legacy of Learning: Pass the Play Program
Pine Creek Community Restoration Long Term Recovery Organization | $15,000 – Whitman County
Malden Community Park- A Place of Community
Friends of Whitman County Library | $5,000 – Whitman County
Youth STEAM and Community Programs
About Innovia Foundation
As the community foundation for Eastern Washington and North Idaho, we partner with people who want to improve their communities and make the world better. We work together to identify and respond to our region’s greatest opportunities, help those in need, and leave a lasting impact. Our mission is to ignite generosity that transforms lives and communities. We envision vibrant and sustainable communities where every person has the opportunity to thrive. Each year, Innovia Foundation invests $10 million into our communities through grants and scholarships.
