History
The Icicle Fund envisions a future where North Central Washington residents and visitors appreciate, understand, and engage with the region’s rich and diverse cultural and natural history.
we believe that
Understanding and appreciation of our region’s cultural history enhances respect for the diversity of NCW
Natural history contributes to an understanding of the relationship between the natural world and people
History preserves our collective memory which helps communities maintain a sense of identity and connection to place
Collaboration between community leaders, Tribal Governments, and nonprofits ensures rich and diverse cultural and history venues and experiences
Cultural centers and museums can be places to gather, engage, and learn about the history within our communities
Learning from cultural history, traditional knowledge, and living practices provides insight into the present and guides the future
funding priorities
We prioritize funding organizations that work towards inspiring an appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of NCW through engagement with the cultural and natural history of the region.
Below are just a few examples of recent organizations and projects that we have been proud to support.
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You can find other examples of previously funded organizations and projects under Success Stories and Recent Awards.