In collaboration with Mission Met, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley is excited to announce a cohort of seven local nonprofits that will work together over the next two years to manifest and implement their strategic plans. Participating organizations include the Community Resource Center, Mental Health Coalition, Ski Education Foundation, Teton Arts, Teton Valley Community Recycling, Teton …
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Youth Philanthropy Applications 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, opens on Monday, September 26, 2022, at 9:00 AM. Applications are due on Friday, October 14th at 5 PM. Now in its 12th year, the Youth Philanthropy Program is an excellent opportunity to introduce the concept of …
Youth Philanthropy in Action
Part of the Tin Cup Challenger Fund goes directly to support the Youth Philanthropy Program at Teton High School. Now in its 10th year, this fall's participating seniors have 16 grant applications to weigh over the course of two class periods, with a total ask of nearly $14,000. With the additional generosity of Challenger Richard Grundler, this year students have a total of $7,000 to …
Gratitude in Action.
These are just a handful of smiles when you consider how many more lives these funds will affect in our community over the next 18 months. Thank you to everyone who donated through the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge and made it a resounding success. Of course, the Matching Grant that helps bring this sincere gratitude to light and spurs generosity in our community during the Tin Cup Giving …
2020 Tin Cup Challenge Results!
This morning, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley hosted the 13th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Awards Celebration in a nontraditional manner. The Foundation hosted an open Zoom meeting at 9:00 AM to release the results of the 2020 Tin Cup Challenge to nonprofit participants, Challengers, board members, donors, and volunteers. After recognizing the significant contributions of the Foundation’s …
Community Counts! Blake Chapman Young Eagles Scholarship
The Blake Chapman Young Eagles Scholarship allows the local Chapter 1049 of the Experimental Aircraft Association to provide funding for a high school junior or senior from Teton Valley, Idaho to earn their Private Pilot Certificate. This amazing opportunity can not only set them up on an incredible career path but also allow them to develop a sense of self-confidence and maturity that …
Family Safety Network – Laminate Flooring for Pet-Friendly Transitional Housing
Laminate Flooring for Pet-Friendly Transitional Housing – $5,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award a Competitive Grant to Family Safety Network and found this application to be especially vital in serving a population in our community that can be easily overlooked. Domestic violence is a serious problem and the more that Family Safety Network can provide …
Education Foundation of Teton Valley – GAP! Program in the Middle School
GAP! Program in the Middle School – $5,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this Competitive Grant to the Education Foundation of Teton Valley to assist young female students in gaining valuable life tools. The Foundation strongly supports projects that focus on educating Teton Valley youth, especially programs that provide support for emotional …
Community Resource Center of Teton Valley — Removing the Language Barrier
Removing the Language Barrier – $4,800 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to support this valuable and critical asset need for the Community Resource Center of Teton Valley. One of the primary goals of the Foundation's Competitive Grant Program is to support projects that reach underserved community members. The Community Foundation expects the results …
City of Driggs — Tree & Beautification Committee
5th Street Skate Park Edible Pollinator Garden - $900 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was pleased to support this request to create an edible pollinator garden adjacent to the 5th Street Skate Park. The Foundation was impressed by the collaborative nature of this proposal as it incorporated numerous community members. The 5th Street Park has long been home …
