Teton Valley Trumpeter Swan Nesting Project Students of the Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy program awarded $500 to purchase a Trumpeter Swan as part of the Teton Regional Land Trust’s long-term initiative to restore the nesting population of Trumpeter Swans in Teton Valley. Once educated on the subject, students agreed that Trumpeter Swans are a culturally significant species that …
Grants
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton Valley Community Recycling
Recycling Education Video The Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy students awarded $500 to Teton Valley Community Recycling to create a short video to add to the collection at the Geotourism Center and to use for school programs. The video will highlight the detrimental environmental impact improperly-disposed solid waste wreaks on our beautiful wild lands and streams. It will also provide …
2018 Youth Philanthropy: Teton County 4-H
Supporting the Hungry through 4-H Food Donations Students of the Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy program awarded $600 to this hands-on, education-driven, philanthropic project that builds on the success of last year’s 4-H hunger relief efforts. This year Teton County 4-H will begin a community-wide “grow a row” garden campaign to create more food for those in need and process a 4-H …
Youth Philanthropy in Action
2018 Youth Philanthropy Grant Participants Youth Philanthropy gives back in a number of ways. High school seniors are simultaneously immersed with a sense of responsibility for their community, while providing $5,000 in grants to local nonprofits. “I think that the most meaningful part was helping out our community in a way that also benefited us in many ways. The next best thing was that we …
2017 Fall Grants: Teton Valley Trails & Pathways
Trail Data Collectors The Community Foundation of Teton Valley supported a 2017 Fall Competitive Grant of $3,710 to Teton Valley Trails & Pathways for the purchase of Trail Data Collectors. Trail counting devices help TVTAP collect valuable data regarding trail and pathway usage. These counters will collect user data on groomed winter trails, paved pathway networks and on hiking, biking, …
2017 Fall Grants: Teton Valley Foundation
Edger Equipment for Kolter Ice Arena Maintenance The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was pleased to award a $2,000 grant to the Teton Valley Foundation for the purchase of an edger for the Kolter Ice Arena during our 2017 Competitive Fall Grants cycle. The Kotler Ice Arena reaches almost every demographic in the valley by providing affordable, subsidized winter recreation in a covered, dry …
2017 Fall Grants: Teton County Idaho Search & Rescue
TCISAR Headlamps Through the 2017 Fall Competitive Grant cycle, Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue was the beneficiary of a $750 grant to supply headlamps to their members in good standing for future rescue missions. TCISAR approved to provide personal protection equipment to its Members in Good Standing (MIGS) in the coming year. As an organization, they want to ensure that their trained …
2017 Fall Grants: Teton Arts
Free Family-Friendly Community Art Workshops Teton Arts was the successful recipient of $1,000 in our 2017 Fall Competitive Grants process. This award plans to sponsor two free, Saturday family art workshops per month throughout the year. These workshops will be designed to engage parents and children together in a meaningful art experience. In addition to reaching a broader community …
2017 Fall Grants: Community Resource Center of Teton Valley & Hapi Trails
EAGALA Model Leadership Training The Community Foundation of Teton Valley applauded the collaboration of the Community Resource Center & Hapi Trails with a $2,000 award during our Fall Competitive Grant cycle. Grant funds will support HAPI Trails providing monthly horse-facilitated leadership training using the EAGALA Model. This model improves metacommunication, confidence, …
2017 Fall Grants: City of Victor
Teton Centennial Trail & Pathway The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was pleased to award the City of Victor with a $2,500 Grant Award during this year's 2017 Fall Competitive Grant cycle. The city was awarded two Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) grants to construct a paved pathway from Moose Creek to State Line, including a bridge, parking lot upgrades, and a Hwy 33 underpass tunnel …