As January unfolds with new year’s resolutions, we look to the future and chart our course for the year ahead. Youth Philanthropy strikes the chords we’re strumming this time of year – those of improvement, enhancement, growth, community, and well-being. The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is proud to bring our Youth Philanthropy Program to Teton High School seniors this January, for the 7th …
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2017 Fall Grants: Teton Valley Trails & Pathways
Trail Data Collectors The Community Foundation of Teton Valley supported a 2017 Fall Competitive Grant of $3,710 to Teton Valley Trails & Pathways for the purchase of Trail Data Collectors. Trail counting devices help TVTAP collect valuable data regarding trail and pathway usage. These counters will collect user data on groomed winter trails, paved pathway networks and on hiking, biking, …
2017 Fall Grants: Teton Valley Foundation
Edger Equipment for Kolter Ice Arena Maintenance The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was pleased to award a $2,000 grant to the Teton Valley Foundation for the purchase of an edger for the Kolter Ice Arena during our 2017 Competitive Fall Grants cycle. The Kotler Ice Arena reaches almost every demographic in the valley by providing affordable, subsidized winter recreation in a covered, dry …
2017 Fall Grants: Teton County Idaho Search & Rescue
TCISAR Headlamps Through the 2017 Fall Competitive Grant cycle, Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue was the beneficiary of a $750 grant to supply headlamps to their members in good standing for future rescue missions. TCISAR approved to provide personal protection equipment to its Members in Good Standing (MIGS) in the coming year. As an organization, they want to ensure that their trained …
2017 Fall Grants: Teton Arts
Free Family-Friendly Community Art Workshops Teton Arts was the successful recipient of $1,000 in our 2017 Fall Competitive Grants process. This award plans to sponsor two free, Saturday family art workshops per month throughout the year. These workshops will be designed to engage parents and children together in a meaningful art experience. In addition to reaching a broader community …
2017 Fall Grants: Community Resource Center of Teton Valley & Hapi Trails
EAGALA Model Leadership Training The Community Foundation of Teton Valley applauded the collaboration of the Community Resource Center & Hapi Trails with a $2,000 award during our Fall Competitive Grant cycle. Grant funds will support HAPI Trails providing monthly horse-facilitated leadership training using the EAGALA Model. This model improves metacommunication, confidence, …
2017 Fall Grants: City of Victor
Teton Centennial Trail & Pathway The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was pleased to award the City of Victor with a $2,500 Grant Award during this year's 2017 Fall Competitive Grant cycle. The city was awarded two Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) grants to construct a paved pathway from Moose Creek to State Line, including a bridge, parking lot upgrades, and a Hwy 33 underpass tunnel …
2017 Fall Grants: Friends of the Teton River
Wildlife Friendly Fencing for Bates Public Access The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was happy to award Friends of the Teton River $1,973 in our recent 2017 Fall Competitive Grant cycle. This collaborative project involves removing an old fence line and installing a new, wildlife-friendly fence for migrating ungulates in the Teton River corridor. The Bates Public Access Partners, including …
National Rankings
As we continue to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley, we are proud to say that our programs have exceeded all expectations - providing our local nonprofits with critical, unrestricted operating funds on an annual basis and allowing them to greatly expand the reach of their programs and services throughout our community. In fact, due to our community’s …
We couldn’t do it without you – Thank you Donors!
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley would like to offer our sincere gratitude to all of you who supported your favorite nonprofits during the 10th Annual Tin Cup Challenge. Your contributions added up to make this our most successful year to date - breaking all previous records and raising $1,538,727! This is a 71% increase over our first Tin Cup in 2008. In just 10 years, the Tin Cup …