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2025 Competitive Grant Program Opens

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…

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Maximizing Impact Through Grants

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is thrilled to announce 2025 Competitive Grant Awardees. Thanks to the generosity of Tin Cup Challengers, the Community Foundation was able to award seventeen Competitive Grants to nonprofits in Teton Valley through this year’s Competitive Grant Program. These grants support local nonprofits that effectively address community needs, including increasing housing for those in crisis, expanding childcare opportunities, improving recreational access, and helping prevent food insecurity, to name a few.  Thanks to the generosity of…

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Community Foundation Awards $36,000 in Grants in 2013

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley recently completed its 2013 Grant cycle, awarding more than $30,000 to Teton Valley nonprofit organizations. “Thanks to the generosity of this community during the Tin Cup Challenge, our Grant fund continues to support urgent and important nonprofit needs within Teton Valley,” said Kim Trotter, executive director of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley.  The Community Foundation’s Grant fund allows nonprofits to apply for grants throughout the year when the funding is most important to…

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CFTV launches 2014 Youth Philanthropy Program

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley welcomes all Teton Valley nonprofits to apply for a grant through the 2014 Youth Philanthropy program.  In its third year, the Youth Philanthropy program empowers students in Teton High School’s Dual Immersion Government class to thoughtfully review applications from local nonprofits, learn from representatives in from the nonprofits who promote their programs, and award $3000 to local charities. Applications must be submitted to info@cftetonvalley.org by February 28 at 5pm.   Youth Philanthropy details and…

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Breakfast Club: CFTV’s 2014 Grant Cycle – What’s New and FAQs

Wednesday, February 19 at 8:30am to 9:30am, Driggs Senior Center CFTV Breakfast Club: CFTV’s 2014 Grant Cycle – What’s New and FAQs   Join the Community Foundation of Teton Valley Grants Committee to discuss the 2014 CFTV Grants Cycle and how your nonprofit can benefit. There will be plenty of time for dialogue and networking with other nonprofit leaders in Teton Valley. CFTV will provide breakfast for all participants. Please RSVP at

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Blake Chapman Young Eagles Scholarship Application Open through March 7

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley announces that applications are now being accepted online for the Blake Chapman Young Eagles Flight Scholarship.  This scholarship opportunity was created by a group of individuals who wanted to give Teton Valley students the chance to learn to fly. It is funded, in part, with money raised at last year’s Tin Cup Challenge, and is the first local scholarship facilitated by CFTV.  The application deadline is Friday March 7th. Offered to students on this…

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Youth Philanthropy Grant Applications Due on Friday!

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley welcomes all Teton Valley nonprofits to apply for a grant through the 2014 Youth Philanthropy program.  In its third year, the Youth Philanthropy program empowers students in Teton High School’s Dual Immersion Government class to thoughtfully review applications from local nonprofits, learn from representatives in from the nonprofits who promote their programs, and award $3000 to local charities. Applications must be submitted to info@cftetonvalley.org by this February 28 at 5pm.   Youth Philanthropy details…

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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 to the Mike Harris area. These FLAP grants require a substantial match in order…

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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, self-regulation, and emotional intelligence skills. Jen Carter, a licensed professional counselor and board chair of HAPI Trails, and Julie Martin, an equine specialist and executive director of HAPI Trails,…

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Friends of the Teton River – H2Know Your Well Water Quality Phase II

H2Know Your Well Water Quality Phase II – $3,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award this grant to the Friends of the Teton River.  Rarely does the Foundation fund a similar project two years in a row, but it felt given the broad impact that this program can have on the Teton Valley community, it was important to support the project for a second year.  Water quality is a critical community characteristic because many valley residents use well…

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Mountain Bike the Tetons – Sprockids Youth Program Coaching Tools 2020

Sprockids Youth Program Coaching Tools 2020 – $700 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to provide Mountain Bike the Tetons this grant.  Building future stewards of our land and community through mountain biking will have a positive impact on our recreational resources in Teton Valley.  The Foundation appreciated the combined educational goal of skills and respect.   Mountain Bike the Tetons uses mountain bike skills as a tool to teach self-reliance,  increase confidence, promote physical fitness, foster respect for one’s self and…

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Rendezvous Upper Elementary: Fine to Fabulous — Scientific Exploration Takes Off

Fine to Fabulous — Scientific Exploration Takes Off – $5,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award this grant to the Rendezvous Upper Elementary School (RUES).  Educational programs are one of the prime focus areas for the Community Foundation Grant Program.  The Community Foundation understands that public schools often lack funding and resources and sees this project as a prime example of utilizing relationships and current assets to provide an elevated student experience.  Moreover, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley…

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Education Foundation of Teton Valley: Expansion of Spanish for Kids Program for K-3 Students

Expansion of Spanish for Kids Program for K-3 Students – $4,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award the Education Foundation of Teton Valley’s request for Expansion of Spanish for Kids Program for K-3 Students to help bond our community through our youngest students.  The Community Foundation understands the value of relationship-building early in life and the profound impact it can have on our society to appreciate the diversity of our country and those that live in our…

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Teton Arts: Creating Minds Stay Spunky!

Creating Minds Stay Spunky! – $2,080 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Teton Arts and appreciates the collaborative nature of this project, combining the needs of Teton Valley seniors with the assets of Teton Arts.  The Community Foundation seeks to have its grants represent and support all sectors of the community and this program focuses on an important demographic that at times can be left behind.  The Community Foundation is truly excited to support this…

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Teton Valley Community Recycling – Strategic Planning for a Focused, More Effective Organization

Strategic Planning for a Focused, More Effective Organization – $3,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Teton Valley Community Recycling (TVCR) and is enthusiastic to support this organization as it moves to its next iteration as a nonprofit.  Given the importance of limiting waste in our small community and the need for Teton Valley Community Recycling to be an integral part of coordination with other agencies, the Foundation felt the need for this funding…

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Teton County Idaho 4-H: Entering the Digital Age with 4-H Online Record Books

Entering the Digital Age with 4-H Online Record Books – $750 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to the Teton County Idaho 4-H in support of upgrading the organization’s technology to support programming.  The 4-H program has had a long-standing tradition of providing valuable and important life skills to Teton Valley youth and the Community Foundation strongly supports that tradition.   Teton County 4-H is a youth development program of the University of Idaho Extension in Teton…

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Teton Rock Gym – Fitness Area Improvement Project 2020

Fitness Area Improvement Project 2020 – $1,400 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to award this grant to the Teton Rock Gym.  The Community Foundation is encouraged by the growth of youth programming that provides healthy activity options for youth in the summer and after school at the Teton Rock Gym.  Although simple in execution, this project will assure safe separation of rock gym fitness areas.   With over 12 fitness facilities in Teton Valley, health and wellness are clearly of…

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Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue – AED

Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) – $2,395 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue (TCISAR) this grant to purchase an Automatic External Defibrillators (AED).  The Community Foundation supported this request because it increases the likelihood of a patient having the specific care that AED units provide when rescue personnel arrives on site.  The new AED will benefit the community by the increased coverage with this life-saving technology. With a growing number of outdoor enthusiasts…

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Teton Regional Land Trust – Printing 1,000 Teton River Maps

Printing 1,000 Teton River Maps – $1,500 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award the Teton Regional Land Trust (TRLT) with a grant to print 1,000 new Teton River maps.  The Community Foundation was impressed by the depth and breadth of this project because it will not only update the current Teton River map but will expand educational information for both new and returning users of Teton River.  With the completion of the new Bates Boat Ramp and the increased…

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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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