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by News Staff
PORTLAND, Ore. — Across the region, local nonprofit organizations are expanding STEM and educational opportunities for teachers, students and their communities. To support these efforts, the Pacific Power Foundation awarded $343,800 in grants to 93 organizations across Oregon, Washington and California, the utility said Monday.
The grants support an array of projects that inspire career readiness, improve literacy and empower skill development.
“When we invest in organizations that provide STEM and education opportunities, we’re investing in the future of our communities,” said Ryan Flynn, director of the Pacific Power Foundation and president of Pacific Power. “These programs provide meaningful hands-on experiences that can change a student’s trajectory.”
The Pacific Power Foundation’s Education and STEM grant cycle is just one of several funding opportunities throughout the year. The utility says interested organizations may apply for the Arts and Culture grant cycle on their website by September 15, 2026.
The following are a sample of the organizations that received grants during this cycle.
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Yakima County:
Del Norte County:
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