Community Foundation of Teton Valley
189 N. Main St., Ste. 112
Driggs, ID 83422
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1523
Driggs, ID 83422
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 transitional housing that meets a variety of needs, the better off our community will be in supporting these community members. Research shows…
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The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is a nonprofit that works year-round to support local organizations and our community. Our Competitive Grant program is just one of the avenues the Foundation uses to ensure necessary support of critical needs within our community. Competitive Grants are funded through the generosity of Business and Community Challengers and the Challenger Fund. The size of grants awarded range from a few hundred dollars to a maximum of $5,000 – with exceptions for exceptional, collaborative projects. Funding decisions are made…
Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation
Cross Country Skis for Kids – $3,100 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award a grant to the Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation to purchase new cross country rental equipment for elementary-aged children to make it more affordable and accessible for all youth in Teton Valley to participate in programming. The Foundation strongly supports programs that help youth access recreational programming. Skiing and snowboarding are an integral part of the local lifestyle and culture in Teton Valley due…
Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue
BCA Avalanche Air Bag Vests – $1,600 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue to purchase avalanche personal protective gear, BCA vests. The Foundation greatly supports ensuring that our first responders in the backcountry have all the necessary equipment to execute safe and efficient rescues in the field. As recreational activity in the region grows in popularity, Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue experienced a 48% increase in…
Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Teton County Idaho Fair Board, University of Idaho Extension, & Teton Valley Food Pantry
Teton Valley Community Garden – $2,800 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to the Teton County Idaho Fair Board in partnership with Teton County 4-H and the Teton Valley Food Pantry in support of the development of a Community Garden. The Foundation strongly supports all the benefits of gardening, caring for the environment, and supporting local residents in need. There is not a viable community garden in Teton Valley. Such a space will allow Seniors and residents…
Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Teton Valley Foundation
Instant Hot Water System for the Kotler Ice Arena – Awarded $4,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to the Teton Valley Foundation to purchase a new hot water system for the Kotler Ice Arena’s Zamboni to ensure smooth, safe ice for the skating community. The Foundation strongly supports programs that further the safety and quality of recreational opportunities for both Teton Valley residents and visitors. The Kotler Ice Arena is now an anchor of…
Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Teton Valley Museum
Founding Family Exhibit – Awarded $4,612 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to the Teton Valley Museum to create a video display of a historic Teton Valley shingle mill that operated for numerous decades as part of a sawmill in Teton Canyon. The Community Foundation strongly supports telling the story of Teton Valley’s settlement history as a means to understand the community’s culture. The mission of the Teton Valley Museum is to acquire and preserve…
Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition
2021 Community Counseling Program – Awarded $5,500 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to the Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition to fund its Community Counseling Program – which provides up to six free mental health counseling sessions per calendar year for Teton Valley residents experiencing a mental health crisis. The Foundation strongly supports programs that ensure the mental health and wellness of our Teton Valley residents. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resultant widespread…
Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Teton Arts Council
Consultant Support for Strategic & Succession Planning – Awarded $4,500 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to the Teton Arts Council to hire a consultant for assistance in developing plans for board best practices, a strategic framework, and staff succession. The Foundation strongly supports the Teton Arts Council in its endeavor to develop plans for a strong organizational culture that will serve the organization’s needs now and for the foreseeable future. Teton Arts provides crucial…
Competitive Grant Awards 2021: PAWS of Jackson Hole
Helping Pets and Families of Teton Valley during COVID – Awarded $2,500 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to PAWS of Jackson Hole, as it supports families that are struggling to care for their pets due to COVID-related challenges. The Foundation strongly supports the organization’s efforts to support Teton Valley pets and people during these challenging times. In 2020, PAWS launched its COVID Pet Fund to help people care for their pets and avoid relinquishing…
Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Friends of the Teton River
Trout in the Classroom 2.0 – Awarded $1,500 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Friends of the Teton River (FTR) to expand its Trout in the Classroom program to three additional classrooms. The Foundation strongly supports FTR’s effort to further hands-on and online science education in every school in Teton Valley. This application also leveraged a partnership with the Idaho Department of Fish & Game and Teton Valley Trout Unlimited. FTR’s Watershed Education Program…
Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Seniors West of the Tetons
Senior Center Ventilation Upgrades – Awarded $3,500 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Seniors West of Tetons to upgrade the ventilation system in the Senior Center. Proper ventilation is critical to mitigating the risk of aerosol-spread diseases, such as the coronavirus, to an already vulnerable population. The Community Foundation understands the need to get our senior population back to social interactions in a controlled and safe environment and for the Seniors Center to reopen and…
Competitive Grant Awards 2021: HAPI Trails – Horse Adoption Program
Horse Shelters – Awarded $4,967 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to HAPI Trails to purchase two portable horse shelters to increase their capacity by 8 animals. Hapi Trails is regularly at an “at capacity” status with pens full of horses looking for their forever home. They have additional space available, but this space does not have shelter for the horses. The horses are outdoors 100% of the time and to do that safely they…
Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Teton Valley Aquatics
Portable Pool and Community Aquatics – Awarded $5,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Teton Valley Aquatics to purchase a portable swimming pool and support community aquatic programming. Purchasing a portable pool will improve public access to water programs in the Teton Valley community and enhance public safety and wellness by providing water safety education, rehab sessions, and senior water aerobics. The Foundation strongly supports this project, as it will result in a broader cross-section…
Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Friends of Valley of the Tetons Library
Loaner Laptop Program – Awarded $3,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Friends of Valley of the Tetons Library to purchase five new loaner laptops for library patrons to use on a short-term basis. In mid-January 2021, with the Valley of the Tetons Library (VTL) serving patrons “curbside only” due to the high COVID rate, about 50+ patrons per week were asking to come in and use a computer “just to print a…
Competitive Grant Awards 2021: Education Foundation of Teton Valley
Purchase of Hearing and Vision Screening Equipment – Awarded $5,066 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to the Education Foundation of Teton Valley to purchase two audiometers and two mobile vision screening machines to use in yearly screening of Teton School District 401 students, as well as any other nearby district or private schools. The Community Foundation strongly supports programs that ensure the health and wellness of our Teton Valley students and increase the ability…
Competitive Grant Awards 2021: ABC — Above & Beyond the Classroom
Expanding Afterschool Programming Services to Victor Elementary School – Awarded $5,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award $5,000 to ABC – Above and Beyond the Classroom in Teton Valley that allows ABC to expand its afterschool program to Victor Elementary School. The new center will reduce barriers to participation and thus provide a supportive environment for those children who need help the most. The Community Foundation Grants Committee is proud to support this need for students…
2021 Competitive Grant Awards
Thanks to the generosity of Tin Cup Challengers, the Community Foundation was able to award 15 Competitive Grants to Teton Valley nonprofits through this year’s Competitive Grant Program. In total, $56,645 was awarded to directly support programs and projects that will elevate lives in Teton Valley. Twenty-four organizations submitted applications for a total ask of $91,427. Applications were given equal weight and attention by our dedicated, volunteer Grant Committee who works together to determine this focused funding. By backing these projects today, we help support the…
14TH ANNUAL TIN CUP CHALLENGE KICKS OFF ON MARCH 16TH
Tuesday, March 16th marks the opening of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s 14th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Application Period and the Tin Cup Kick-Off Meeting! The first half hour is a mandatory meeting for organizations that have never participated in the Tin Cup Challenge or have had an absence in participation of more than 2 years. The meeting will be held from 9 AM – 10 AM via Zoom. It is highly suggested that new Executive Directors or new staff responsible…
Competitive Grants to Open
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce that our annual Competitive Grant Applications will open at 9am on Monday, February 1, 2021 with grant applications due by 5pm on Friday, February 19, 2021. Local nonprofit organizations seeking grant funding for programs or services benefitting Teton Valley are welcome to apply. Eligible nonprofit organizations include 501c3 public charities, local schools, and local government entities. “We are grateful to Tin Cup Business & Community Challengers and Community Foundation donors who make the…
