Help bring one of North America’s most dramatic geological events into Pacific Northwest classrooms

The Story
The Ice Age Floods carved spectacular landscapes across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana—creating the dramatic geology we see around us today. The landscape of the Pacific Northwest tells a powerful story of earth-shaking forces—but does our next generation know how to read it?

The Ice Age Floods Institute is launching a new K-12 Grant Program empowering teachers to take students beyond the textbook to explore the science in the classroom and field. Grants of up to $500 will give educators the resources they need to spark curiosity about the landscape before their eyes and beneath their feet. Now, through the IAFI K-12 Grant Program, you can help students experience this incredible story firsthand.

Your Gift Powers Discovery
Every dollar you donate directly supports hands-on learning experiences. Our team donates grant administration, and through our partnership with PayPal Giving Fund there are zero processing fees, so your entire donation will go to work to fund classroom materials, interactive activities and field trips that bring the Ice Age Floods and science to life.

Why This Program Stands Out
Our K-12 Grant Program and your donations will help empower teachers to enhance Ice Age Floods curriculum with:

• Field trips to flood-carved landscapes where students can read the story written in the rocks
• Classroom materials and educational resources that make complex geology accessible
• Hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities that spark curiosity
• Professional development opportunities for educators

 
Building for the Future
Our pilot program launches with $5,000 in seed funding from IAFI and our 11 local chapters. The program will initially focus on 4th grade classrooms in support of with our new IAFI 4th Grade Curriculum Project. With your support, we can expand the program to serve students throughout K-12 grades across the region—creating a lasting educational legacy.

Geographic Reach
Priority is given to schools in the core Ice Age Floods impact zones across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. We also welcome applications from the broader region for educational initiatives related to the Ice Age Floods.

How Your Support Makes a Difference
Donated administration by our all-volunteer team and our partnership with PayPal Giving Fund to eliminate fees, ensures maximum impact, so your full donation directly fuels student discovery. Together, we’re not just teaching the Ice Age Floods story—we’re inspiring young people to share this remarkable story with their families and communities.

Questions? Email us at IAFIgrants@gmail.com