Pierre’s Pedal Project (PPP) was awarded a $3,200 Competitive Grant to provide professional bike mechanic training to volunteers and local students. This skills-based training improves their ability to refurbish and maintain bikes and increases their potential volunteer pool, with the end goal being to keep bikes out of the landfill. By multiple measures, they were highly successful in meeting …
Grants
2023 Youth Philanthropy Awards
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Youth Philanthropy Program, in partnership with Advanced Placement Dual Enrollment Government classes at Teton High School, announced this year’s Youth Philanthropy grant winners at an Awards Assembly on Wednesday, November 15. In its thirteenth season, this year marks a total of over 500 students engaged and $65,000 in grant awards via this multifaceted …
Thriving in Strategic Planning
Thrive Strategic Planning Training Celebrates Project CompletionLocal nonprofit organizations gathered on October 10th to celebrate a year-long commitment to strategic planning. The cohort-based training, started in the fall of 2022 with eight groups, offered strategic planning guidance in a multi-month format. Over the year, organizations gained skills and tools to build and execute an effective …
Youth Philanthropy Grant Application to Open
The application period for the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Youth Philanthropy Program, in partnership with Dual Enrollment Government classes at Teton High School, is just around the corner. Nonprofit applicants can help graduating seniors understand the value of philanthropy and provide impact in the community.Application Period: Opens at 9 AM on Monday, September 25, …
Community Raises $2.8 million through 2023 Tin Cup Challenge!
On Wednesday evening, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley hosted the much-anticipated 16th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Awards Ceremony. This beloved community event brought nonprofit leaders, donors, and volunteers together to celebrate the successful results of the 2023 Tin Cup Challenge. After heartfelt acknowledgements of the significant contributions of the Foundation’s Board, staff, …
Teton Valley Trails & Pathways, Executive Director, Dan Verbeten, Recognized with the Dawn Banks Nonprofit Leadership Award
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce that Dan Verbeten, Executive Director of Teton Valley Trails & Pathways, has been honored with the 2023 Dawn Banks Nonprofit Leadership Award. This distinguished accolade recognizes Dan’s outstanding contributions as a local nonprofit leader who exemplifies excellence in nonprofit best practices. The award serves as a testament to …
Aquatic Facility Conceptual Design
Teton Valley Aquatics: $5,000The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award a $5,000 grant to Teton Valley Aquatics (TVA) to complete a conceptual design for a year-round pool in Driggs. The Foundation strongly supports using these grant funds to generate a conceptual design that will provide essential project information, including updated design schematics, development documents, …
Music on Main Fencing
Teton Valley Foundation: $2,500The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award this $2,500 grant to the Teton Valley Foundation for purchasing 15 new fencing sections to replace sections that are in disrepair. The Community Foundation strongly supports new fencing to provide safe and effective fencing for Music on Main and additional nonprofit events. Since 2005, Teton Valley …
AED and CPR Courses to Better Protect the Community
Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association: $1,500The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award this $1,500 grant to the Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association (TVYLA) to purchase an Automated External Defibrillator (AED ) medical bag and AED CPR online courses for its coaching staff. The Foundation strongly supports purchasing additional safety equipment and staff CPR training to …
Teton Canyon Parallel Trail Causeway Project
Teton Valley Trails and Pathways: $5,000The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award this $5,000 grant to Teton Valley Trails and Pathways (TVTAP) to construct a trail causeway through a riparian area on the new Teton Creek Parallel trail. The Foundation strongly supports TVTAP’s efforts to develop new pathways for public use by residents and visitors. Trails support our …
