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 …
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Maximizing Impact Through Grants
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is excited to announce 2024 Competitive Grant Awardees. Thanks to the generosity of Tin Cup Challengers, the Community Foundation was able to award nineteen Competitive Grants to Teton Valley nonprofits through this year’s Competitive Grant Program. The Grant Committee awarded $80,000 directly to local organizations in support of programs and projects that …
Grant Success: A Place to Gather
The Teton County Fair Board was thrilled to be awarded a 2023 Competitive Grant for $2,000 to help purchase ten new picnic tables for public seating.They are proud and grateful to provide safe and attractive seating for up to sixty people! The new pine picnic tables are beautiful, sturdy, portable, and inviting. These picnic tables are for public use year-round, serving several user groups, from …
The Success of a Regional Resource Mental Health Guide
The Mental Health Coalition of Teton Valley was awarded a $2,500 Competitive Grant to create a Regional Resource Guide Project. Working with clients and community stakeholders, they:They are now in the process of updating a website to host this information. A beta site is currently up and running. Identifying local gaps in mental health services from many perspectives helped the Mental Health …
Grant Success Story: Aquatic Facility Conceptual Design
Teton Valley Aquatics, with their partner, the City of Driggs, hired architecture firm Cushing/Terrell to complete the conceptual designs of the Aquatics Center with the help of a $5,000 Competitive Grant award from the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. Working with a firm to develop drawings and costs and engaging the public for feedback is crucial to go after more significant donations and …
Grant Success for Valley Adaptive Sports
Valley Adaptive Sports collaborated with Teton Valley Aquatics and Teton Valley Foundation to scholarship instructor-led swimming lessons and inclusive Ice & sled hockey. They provided 24 swimming lesson dates with 3-4 instructors per session. They also offered 12 inclusive ice and sled hockey sessions. The Teton Springs Foundation matched a $2,000 Competitive Grant from the Community …
Teton Canyon Parallel Trail Causeway
Teton Valley Trails & Pathways used $3,904.39 of a $5,000 Competitive Grant award on the construction of a hardened culvert crossing through a riparian area on the new Northside Trail in Teton Canyon (formerly known as the Parallel Trail). In conjunction with $41,883 Wyoming RTP funding, the additional Community Foundation funding allowed them to complete the entire .6-mile first portion of …
Grant Supports Mental Health of ABC Students
ABC - Above and Beyond the Classroom was awarded a $5,000 Competitive Grant to support the mental health of their students. Their project accomplished its objectives by teaching students about emotional identification and regulation skills, as well as equipping them with a handful of coping skills. Students engaged in communication enhancement and empathy-building skills to build healthy and …
The Success of a Caring Community
The Education Foundation of Teton Valley was awarded a $5,000 Competitive Grant to help fund Teton Valley Cares, a community-wide event in August that provides resources and combines efforts with community partners that address basic needs. This goal was satisfied by delivering services in three main categories for attendees: Health Services, Community Connections, and Take-Home Resources. The …
Have Trailer, Will Travel!
The ACT Foundation was awarded a $3,000 competitive grant to help purchase a new trailer for storage and transportation purposes. With the space it provides, props and costumes are now stored in a central location and can be taken to various venues for performances and programs. It is organized and used frequently.You are doing such amazing work. I truly appreciate what you have created here for …