Named Communities Investment Fund
Apply now for funding through Avista’s Named Communities Investment Fund (NCIF).
The Named Communities Investment Fund provides a total of up to $5 million annually to projects, programs, and initiatives that directly benefit Washington electric customers who are members of Named Communities. The competitive grant program is part of Avista’s commitment to Washington’s Clean Energy Transformation Act, as we strive to make clean energy more equitable and accessible for Washington customers.
We’re always accepting applications for funding.
What are Named Communities?
They are populations that are most often disproportionately and negatively impacted by environmental change, due to unemployment, housing and food insecurity, income inequality, and other factors.
- Named Communities include:
- Tribal nations
- Low-income communities
- Communities of color
- Rural communities
- Frontline communities
Application and Funding Process
Funding for community-based projects is chosen through a competitive grant application process. Applicants can expect to receive a funding decision from Avista within 30 days of submitting their application. Avista will give priority consideration to applications submitted by nonprofit (501(c)(3)) organizations that serve Avista’s Washington electric customers residing within Named Communities.
Award Highlights
We are invested in many communities with a variety of programs, from energy efficiency upgrades to community resilience and more. Here are a few highlights:
- Family Promise Service Center & Shelter, Spokane County
- KWEnergy Aeroseal Pilot, Stevens County, Ferry County and Pend Oreille County
- Malden Town Hall & Community Center, Whitman County
- Town of Washtunca, Adams County
- Spokane Tribe, Stevens County
- Raze Early Childhood Development, Spokane County
Read more stories from our NCIF partners at myavista.com/connect.