Community Foundation of Teton Valley
189 N. Main St., Ste. 112
Driggs, ID 83422
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1523
Driggs, ID 83422
Community Foundation of Teton Valley
189 N. Main St., Ste. 112
Driggs, ID 83422
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1523
Driggs, ID 83422

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 Competitive Grant Program open at 9:00 AM on Monday, January 26, 2026. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, February 13, 2026. The Foundation encourages nonprofit organizations serving Teton Valley to apply for funding to support initiatives addressing meaningful community needs. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) public charities, schools, and local government entities. With an increased average grant award of about $5,000 and $85,000 available for distribution, the Foundation’s Grant Committee welcomes high-impact…

Dear Friend, Because of your generosity, 2025 marked a defining year for philanthropy in Teton Valley. Your support helped make this year’s Tin Cup Challenge our most successful ever —raising a record $3.88 million and increasing direct giving by more than 21%. Those dollars are already strengthening local nonprofits, expanding opportunity through competitive grants, and empowering students through our Youth Philanthropy program. In addition, your partnership advanced our Path to Independence, reaching key milestones that ensure your Community Foundation continues to serve Teton Valley in 2026 and beyond. Together,…

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley proudly honors Sara McKeown White, Executive Director of the Mental Health Coalition, as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Dawn Banks Nonprofit Leadership Award. Named after a beloved local advocate, the award celebrates nonprofit leaders who exemplify excellence, collaboration, and lasting community impact. This distinguished award honors Sara’s exceptional work as a local nonprofit leader who demonstrates excellence in nonprofit best practices. Now in its ninth year, the Dawn Banks Nonprofit Leadership Award holds…

Lace up your sneakers, bring your friends and family, and show your community support at the 18th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Event Day hosted by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley on Saturday, July 19th in Driggs City Park! This treasured community celebration is more than a race – it’s a rally for local nonprofits and a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together in the spirit of generosity. Whether you are running, cheering, or giving, you’re part of the impact. Start the…

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is proud to launch the 18th Annual Tin Cup Challenge—a unique, community-wide fundraiser that brings together neighbors across the valley to support the organizations that make life in the Tetons vibrant, resilient, and connected. From Friday, June 13, through Friday, July 25 at 5 PM, anyone can give to their favorite local nonprofits through a single, streamlined donation, which is partially matched by generous businesses and individuals. This means your gift goes further to support the critical work, dedication, and impact of the nonprofits…

There’s a new bloom on the horizon in Teton Valley. B on 33: Beautifying Our Byway, a nonprofit initiative committed to transforming the scenic Highway 33 corridor between Victor and Driggs, Idaho, into a vibrant tapestry of native wildflowers. This 8-mile stretch—roughly 100 acres of roadside land—will soon become not only more beautiful, but also a vital habitat for native pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Why Wildflowers? The idea is simple: beauty and biodiversity go hand in hand. Native wildflowers…

From the exam room to the inbox, literacy today means far more than reading—and Valley of the Tetons Library is here to help. When you hear the word “literacy,” you might picture books, storytimes, or learning to read. And while traditional reading and writing remain at the heart of a thriving community, literacy today reaches far beyond the pages of a book. In today’s world, being literate also means understanding how to manage your health, protect your finances, navigate technology,…

Life is rarely a linear experience. We all experience highs when we feel on top of the world, and lows when everything seems to go wrong. Financial strain can hit hard, making it feel impossible to keep up. Something as common as a sports injury can instantly throw a curveball in someone’s life and trigger a downward financial spiral if it prevents them from working. This is exactly what happened to a hard-working Teton Valley community member, who found the strength to…

Behind each mile of singletrack and each smiling rider is Mountain Bike the Tetons—your regional mountain bike nonprofit that depends on your support to continue building trails, skills, and a stronger community. It takes dedicated staff, essential infrastructure, and reliable operational support to keep the wheels turning here year-round. Mountain Bike the Tetons strengthens a healthy, vibrant community by protecting access to trails, maintaining them with care, and advancing mountain biking resources across the Teton region. Each season, our staff maintains 120+ miles…

With your support through the Tin Cup Challenge, we can continue advancing our mission to provide rescue, sanctuary, and canine behavioral support—not just for dogs, but for their people and all animals in need. Your generosity helps dogs like Rosie rewrite the ending of her story and turn the page to a new, hopeful chapter. Meet Rosie. She’s adoptable, thriving in foster care, and utilizing our Canine Behavior Program. In 2024, Rosie found herself at the Western Fremont County Humane…

This summer marks a major milestone for the Teton Valley Foundation—20 years of community-supported music, recreation, and culture in the heart of the Tetons. What began as a grassroots idea to bring people together through shared experiences has blossomed into one of the most impactful nonprofit organizations in the region. From free summer concerts at Music on Main to year-round action on the ice at Kotler Arena, TVF continues to create spaces where neighbors connect, families gather, and the community thrives.…

We make Teton Valley awesome by providing middle and high school students with mentors, spaces, and events so they can live life to the fullest! We do this by providing fun, adventurous, life-changing and skill-building experiences and by going to where the students already are to support them in the awesome things they are already doing! In a recent study, Young Life learned that over 40% of Gen Z kids say they feel unloveable. We have made it our aim to…

Tucked in the middle of Victor, Idaho, the Mountain Academy Teton Valley Campus is more than just a school; it’s a learning community rooted in curiosity, compassion, and a deep connection to place. As we participate in this year’s Tin Cup Challenge, we invite you to take a closer look at what makes our school unique and how your support helps us continue to grow a generation of thoughtful, engaged learners in Teton Valley. A School That Feels Like Home…

Each year, the Tin Cup Challenge reminds us of the incredible power of community. It’s because of you—our neighbors, friends, and supporters—that Teton Regional Land Trust continues to protect the working lands and wild spaces that define Teton Valley. In a time of increasing development and environmental pressures, your Tin Cup gift directly safeguards what matters most: open space, clean water, healthy wildlife populations, and the agricultural heritage of our valley. With your help, we’ve permanently protected over 12,000 acres…

Big news! ABC-Above and Beyond the Classroom in Teton Valley is thrilled to announce the expansion of our programs to include 4th and 5th graders, beginning in the 2025-26 school year. This growth will allow our after-school, fifth-day, and summer initiatives to support even more students in the Teton Valley community. The 4th-5th grade program will place a strong emphasis on STEM education, ensuring that students gain hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—skills that are increasingly crucial in…

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is excited to announce that Competitive Grant applications will open at 9 AM on Monday, January 27, 2025. Proposals must be submitted by 5 PM on Friday, February 14, 2025. The Foundation encourages nonprofits seeking grant funding for programs or services that benefit Teton Valley to apply. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) public charities, schools, and local government entities. While the average grant award has increased to $4,200, the Community Foundation encourages substantial proposals that maximize impact and reach. With $80,000…

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s 18th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Application Period opens with the Tin Cup Kick-Off Meeting on Tuesday, March 11. The meeting will take place from 9 to 10 AM at the Community Foundation office at 189 North Main Street, Suite 112 in Driggs. The first half-hour is mandatory for organizations that have never participated in the Tin Cup Challenge or have been absent for more than two years. The second half of the meeting, starting at…


The Blake Chapman Young Eagles Flight Scholarship was created by a passionate group of individuals who wanted to provide students in Teton County, ID, with the opportunity to learn to fly. This scholarship provides up to $12,000 toward the cost of a Private Pilot Certificate, including instruction, flight time, and books. Recipients will incur some fees, as the total cost of obtaining a license is approximately $13,000. Applicants must be at least 17 years old by June 1st of the…
“If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Don’t spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it.” Preparing to run the Tin Cup Challenge? We will be adding tips and training schedules here to help you run the 5K or 10K! 1. When training and racing, keep in the present. Allow yourself success. Take it one step at a time. 2. Be consistent with your training. It is better to run…