Friends Of The Lower Grand Coulee

Education Funding. Fund teacher classroom grants, after school programs, outdoor educational programs, art education and other similar activities that directly or indirectly support knowledge and appreciation of the area, and/or will tie the communities of the Lower Grand Coulee together. Areas of education that may be supported include science, technology, math, literacy, and social studies. Grand Coulee by Road: explanations of landmarks between Soap Lake and the Grand Coulee Dam. This would include both well known and forgotten historical landmarks, with little known historical facts when available. The purpose would be to entertain and educate both locals and travelers while preserving history and returning relevance to both the lower and upper Grand Coulee.

Soap Lake Food and Folk Festival was a free, full-day music event taking place at a public park in downtown Soap Lake. Attendance at the first festival on July 13, 2025 was estimated at between 300 and 700 people. The event was fully funded by donations and organized by 16 volunteers who spent about 680 hours on planning, fundraising, and managing event activities.

The Creative District program provides a platform for artists, creatives and community builders to work together to develop their local creative economy. It fosters innovation, entrepreneurship and community values. This combination creates a holistic, sustainable and diverse economy, so that communities and their future generations can thrive.

Arts Education and Experiences Fund. Funds performing arts, art education, hands-on experiences, and other similar activities that directly or indirectly support knowledge and appreciation of the area for families and/or will tie the communities of the Lower Grand Coulee area. Funded an online learning program with the Beauty of Bronze educational project.