The Icicle Fund: Unrestricted Funding

The Icicle Fund provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations that contribute to the development of North Central Washington by engaging in activities that promote an appreciation for nature, the arts, and the region's cultural and natural history. This approach allows for flexible funding to support innovative and impactful projects, whether high-profile or challenging to fund, and seeks to engage underserved or underrepresented communities. The Fund places a high value on collaboration, impact, and connection to the diverse North Central Washington community. It encourages partnerships, especially with its six lead partner organizations, to amplify the effects of its contributions. The Fund supports projects that build strong economies, cohesive communities, environmental stewardship, educational enrichment, and resilience to climate change. It emphasizes strategic goals such as enhancing community capacity for land and water care, building advocacy for conservation policies, conserving priority natural landscapes, and leveraging funding sources for conservation efforts.