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About the Competitive Grants Program

Each year, the Com­mu­ni­ty Foun­da­tion awards Com­pet­i­tive Grants to sup­port orga­ni­za­tions address­ing impor­tant com­mu­ni­ty needs in Teton Valley. Fund­ing deci­sions are made by a vol­un­teer Grants Com­mit­tee com­prised of ded­i­cat­ed com­mu­ni­ty mem­bers with a range of inter­ests and experience. Competitive Grant Program to award funds to our nonprofit community in the most strategic and impactful way.

Funding decisions are made by our dedicated volunteer Grants Committee of community members with diverse interests and experiences. Thank you to the Tin Cup Business & Community Challengers who make this program and these grants possible!

Application is OPEN – apply below!

Grant Schedule

Application Deadline is Friday, February 13, 2026

Tuesday, January 20 from 9:00-11:30 amGrant Writing Workshop
Monday, January 26 at 9:00 amApplications Available Online
Friday, February 13 at 5:00 pmApplications Due
Thursday, April 2Decision Notification Date
Thursday, April 16 at 4:00 pmAwards Available
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“The support from the Community Foundation over the years has been instrumental in helping Teton Valley Trails and Pathways execute its mission. Whether it be funding through Tin Cup, Grants, or training for Staff and Board, the Community Foundation’s work has undoubtedly improved lives in Teton Valley.”
– Dan Verbeten, Executive Director, Teton Valley Trails & Pathways

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Grant FAQ’s

The Community Foundation offers a Competitive Grant Program to qualifying 501(c)3 Public Charities, government agencies, and school districts in Teton Valley, designed to provide funding for projects addressing critical needs in the community. Grant applications will be considered on an annual basis and funds will be made available in a single spring application.

The size of grants awarded range from a few hundred dollars to thousands. The Community Foundation considers larger grant requests for exceptional projects or those involving collaboration amongst multiple organizations. All grant awards will be determined by the Foundation’s Grant Committee and must demonstrate the applicant’s ability to positively impact a compelling community need.

  • Appli­cant must be a 501(c)(3) non­prof­it, gov­ern­ment enti­ty, or oth­er IRS-rec­og­nized char­i­ta­ble orga­ni­za­tion serv­ing Teton Valley, ID and/or Alta, WY, OR be fis­cal­ly-spon­sored by an enti­ty that meets these requirements.
  • Grant funds must be used exclu­sive­ly in Teton Valley, ID & Alta, WY.
  • Funds may not be used for debt retire­ment or reli­gious or polit­i­cal activities.
  • Applicant’s work must not be pri­mar­i­ly focused on influ­enc­ing legislation.
  • Grant funds may not be used for a project or train­ing that has already been completed.

The Community Foundation supports a wide variety of proposals.  Ideas for addressing issues in the arts, environment, social services, education, recreation, animal, and civic arenas are all welcome.  Applicants may request funding to support new or existing programs, capital projects, professional development, strategic planning, new or existing projects, pilot projects, equipment purchases, general operations, and capacity building.

Should your request be approved, your proposal is used as the basis for a grant contract, and funds may only be used for the purpose described in the grant application unless otherwise approved. It is the applicant’s responsibility to keep a copy of the proposal and to track all fund expenditures.

Organizations awarded grant funding must send an authorized representative to the Awards Party to execute the Grant Contract, receive the grant check, and pose for a photo. The Community Foundation will notify organizations individually of the location of these events.

If grant funds have not been fully spent during the allotted 12 months, or the project is incomplete, organizations must contact the Community Foundation of Teton Valley to request an extension.  In general, extensions of up to 6 months from the original due date of the grant report may be considered. If an extension is not granted, any unused funds must be returned promptly to the Community Foundation of Teton Valley.

Restrictions
The Community Foundation does not provide support for the following: religious activity, debt retirement, political activity, organizations/projects working primarily to influence legislation, and as of October 1, 2018, scholarships. The Community Foundation does not fund work retroactively.

Organizations demonstrating a failure to comply with IRS regulations will be deemed ineligible to apply for funding from any Community Foundation program. Furthermore, organizations will not be considered for funding should the Community Foundation Board of Directors find evidence of misconduct deemed serious enough to negate eligibility.

Organizations that have received a grant from the Community Foundation and have overdue grant reports are not eligible for new grant funding. This includes grants received from the Community Foundation’s Competitive Grants Program, Youth Philanthropy Program, or Tin Cup Challenge Program. If you have questions about your organization’s reporting status, please contact our office at (208) 354-0230.

What Does the Review Committee Look for in Applications?

  • A clear and compelling community need.
  • A well-developed program that will address the stated need.
  • A rational methodology for meaningful program evaluation.
  • A reasonable, comprehensive project budget.

When is the Application Deadline and When Will Money be Available?
Applications must be submitted online in February. Funding is subsequently available in early April, upon receipt of grant contracts for approved requests. If you have questions, please email Brian Thysell or call (208) 354-0230.

All grant recipients are required to submit a grant report to the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. Grant reports must be received within 60 days post project completion or by January 31st, the following year granted, whichever comes first. Grant report information can also be found on your competitive grant contract. 

For more information or to submit your report, contact Brian Thysell, (208) 354-0230.

Photographs of your project are encouraged. To include photographs, send them as electronic files attached to your email when you send your report or during your project. Send photographs to Claire Vitucci.

Grant reports are distributed to our Grants Committee for review. Reports may factor into future grant awards.

Grantees must adhere to the Foundation’s Com­mu­ni­ca­tion Require­ments For Grant Recipients.

Competitive Grants are funded by Tin Cup Business & Community Challengers, indi­vid­ual donors, and endowed funds held at the Com­mu­ni­ty Foun­da­tion of Teton Valley.

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