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…

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Teton Valley Trails and Pathways – PAWS Ambassador Program

TVTAP/PAWS Ambassador Program – $2,500 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Teton Valley Trails and Pathways (TVTAP) in partnership with PAWS of Jackson Hole in order to broaden the reach and expertise in this educational campaign.  The Community Foundation expects the grant will have a significant impact on educating the community on a sometimes sensitive issue. Over the past three years, Teton Valley Trails and Pathways has been receiving regular feedback from trail users…

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PAWS MedFund makes a difference in Teton Valley

The Community Foundation granted $5,000 to PAWS of Jackson Hole during our 2019 Competitive Grant cycle. This grant helped PAWS establish a MedFund for Veterinary Financial Assistance in Teton Valley. With this fund, PAWS is able to help support pets and families in need. One such case that’s seen great success is Buddy, a male cocker spaniel, that picked up wandering around Driggs this past summer and brought to the Teton Valley Community Animal Shelter. Here, he was impounded for…

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PAWS of Jackson Hole – Veterinary Financial Assistance for Teton Valley Residents

$5,000 — Veterinary Financial Assistance for Teton Valley Residents The Community Foundation’s Grant Committee fully funded PAWS of Jackson Hole’s Competitive Grant that was both compassionate and strategic in nature. PAWS understands that sometimes people and their pets need veterinary help. When an owner can’t afford to pay for a vet, pets go without proper care. Whether a pet has an unfortunate accident or a sudden illness, this can mean financial hardship for local families. PAWS MedFund provides supplemental funding…

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