Rocky Mountain Power Foundation announces new grants to organizations focused on community enhancement and the environment

SALT LAKE CITY  — Community-serving organizations in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho transform hope into action every day by showing up to care for their neighbors and the environment. The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation is supporting this important work with a new round of grants to local organizations that are committed to fostering resilient cities, towns and natural areas in our region.

The foundation is donating a total of $256,000 in grants across the three states to underwrite a diverse range of programs and projects, from affordable housing access, job training and rural economic development to ecosystem preservation, trail restoration and nature-based education.

“These organizations lift up our communities and protect our natural surroundings for future generations,” said Dick Garlish, director of the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation and president of Rocky Mountain Power. “It is an honor to support their inspiring work and help build communities where everyone can flourish.”

This round of grants, focused on community enhancement and environmental respect, is one of four grant cycles offered by the foundation annually. A total of 48 grants were given to local organizations in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming. Sample grants include:

Wyoming-based Organizations:

Albany County:
Albany County Public Library Foundation

Big Horn County:
Big Horn County Library System

Fremont County:
Shoshoni Senior Center
Wyoming Senior Citizens

Lincoln County:
Town of Opal

Natrona County:
City of Casper
Natrona County Public Library Foundation

Platte County:
Keep Glendo Great

Sublette County:
Friends of PAC
Rendezvous Pointe Senior Center

Sweetwater County:
Sweetwater County 4-H Leaders Council

Idaho-based Organizations:

Bannock County:
LEAP Housing

Butte County:
Butte Soil and Water Conservation District

Madison County:
City of Rexburg

Utah-based Organizations:

Cache County:
Bridgerland Community Ice Arena
Cache Valley Humanitarian Center

Davis County:
Renters Justice Coalition
Centerville City

Emery County:
Emery Town Heritage Council

Grand County:
Fastpitch Elite Moab
Youth Garden Project

Salt Lake County:
Girls on the Run Utah
Habitat For Humanity Salt Lake Valley

San Juan County:
White Mesa Education, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe

Sevier County:
The Christmas Box International

Summit County:
Habitat for Humanity for Summit and Wasatch Counties
Henefer Town