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Teton Valley Aquatics – Community Learn-to-Swim Program 2020

Community Learn-to-Swim Program 2020 – $2,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Teton Valley Aquatics and welcomes the opportunity to support an endeavor to increase the number of people who want to learn how to swim.   Swimming is a lifelong skill that can save lives and there are many barriers to not learning how to feel comfortable in the water, especially for our youth in Teton Valley.  Teton Valley Aquatics is well-positioned to assure this…

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Teton Valley Food Pantry – Reporting and Client Data Management

Food Pantry Reporting and Client Data Management – $1,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to the Teton Valley Food Pantry.  The application was particularly valuable because it addressed two important areas; client information security and staff/volunteer capacity.  The Community Foundation recognized, with the addition of this software, that client information would be safe and secure and that  Teton Valley Food Pantry staff and volunteers would spend less time entering and sorting data on antiquated spreadsheets and…

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Teton Valley Foundation

Kotler Ice Arena Accessibility Upgrades – $3,000 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to the Teton Valley Foundation in support of more accessible facilities at the Kotler Ice Area which will expand the reach of this valuable community asset.  The partnership of programming with Valley Adaptive Sports will also provide expertise in working with a variety of adaptive participants and further its success. The Teton Valley Foundation strives to make the good life in Teton…

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Teton Valley Health

Concussion Screenings to Prevent Lasting Injuries – $3,500 The Community Foundation of Teton Valley was honored to award this grant to Teton Valley Health.  The Community Foundation recognizes the value in continuing concussion screening and increasing the number of people that can receive it.  Further partnering with Teton Valley Health ensures that quality staff and training are provided for those that will administer the tests and follow up after a potential concussion has occurred. A concussion is a  traumatic brain injury caused by…

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Youth Philanthropy Celebrates 10 Years

Now in its 10th year, the Youth Philanthropy Program is an excellent opportunity for introducing the concept of philanthropy to the next generation while helping them to better understand the significant and impactful roles that nonprofits play in our own community. Students gain a keen understanding of the granting process as they thoughtfully review grant applications, meet with nonprofit leaders from applying organizations, and award grant funds to local charities. Not only does the program help develop a deeper understanding of…

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2020 Youth Philanthropy Awards

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Youth Philanthropy Program, in partnership with the Dual Enrollment Government class at Teton High School, planned to announce this year’s Youth Philanthropy grant winners at a small Awards Assembly at Teton High School today. However, late Monday afternoon Governor Little announced the rollback of the Rebound Idaho Plan to Stage 3 statewide to combat rapidly rising infections of COVID-19. With indoor gatherings limited to 50 or less, the Community Foundation made the difficult decision to…

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Youth Philanthropists Award $10K

In partnership with Government classes at Teton High School, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Youth Philanthropy Program announced this year’s Youth Philanthropy grant winners at an Awards Assembly on Wednesday, November 13. In its fourteenth season, this year marks a total of over 560 students engaged and $75,000 in awards granted via this multifaceted program.  The program introduces the concept of philanthropy to the next generation while helping students better understand the significant and impactful roles that nonprofits play…

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Youth Philanthropy Program Expands Impact

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is excited to announce that this year’s upcoming Youth Philanthropy program will distribute $10,000 in awards with maximum proposals of $1,500. Application Period: Opens at 9 AM on Monday, September 30, 2024. Deadline: Submit applications by 5 PM on Friday, October 18, 2024. Now in its 14th year, the Youth Philanthropy Program provides an excellent opportunity to introduce the concept of philanthropy to the next generation. Through this program, in partnership with Dual Enrollment Government classes at Teton High…

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Community Breaks Records: Raising $3.37 million during 2024 Tin Cup Challenge! 

On Wednesday evening, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley hosted the much-anticipated 17th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Awards Ceremony. This beloved community event brought nonprofit leaders, donors, and volunteers together to celebrate the successful results of the 2024 Tin Cup Challenge.  After heartfelt acknowledgments of the significant contributions of the Foundation’s Board, staff, challengers, and volunteers who support the success of both the Tin Cup Challenge Giving Period and Event Day annually, the Community Foundation’s Executive Director, Bonnie Self, announced results to…

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17th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Giving Opens June 14th

The Community Foundation of Teton Valley, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating lives through the power of generosity, is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our 6-week community-wide fundraiser, the Tin Cup Challenge. Beginning Friday, June 14, through Friday, July 26, at 5 pm, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley will accept – and partially match – donations benefiting local nonprofits. This ambitious initiative aims to engage the entire community in support of the critical work, dedication, and impact of…

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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 will elevate lives in Teton Valley. Additionally, the Community Foundation recently granted $10,000 to a health and human service-oriented nonprofit through the…

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Tin Cup Kick-Off Meeting 2024

On Tuesday, March 12th, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s 17th Annual Tin Cup Challenge Application Period opens with the Tin Cup Kick-Off Meeting! The first half-hour is a mandatory meeting for organizations that have never participated in the Tin Cup Challenge or have been absent from participating for more than two years. The meeting will be held from 9 AM – 10 AM at the Community Foundation office, 189 North Main Street, Suite 112 in Driggs. It is highly suggested that…

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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 school clubs and private parties to fairgoers. The Fairgrounds is a public space where…

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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 Coalition focus its efforts on compiling regional resources. While there are still large gaps in Spanish-speaking services,…

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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 grants. Teton Valley Aquatics will be able to use these designs to show to future donors and…

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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 Foundation for $4,000 in scholarship grant funding. This amount went directly to ice time and instructor staff hours. Additionally, Valley Adaptive Sports contributed $1,900…

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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 the Northside Trail, including the short riparian section which was not funded by the Wyoming RTP funding. Additionally, they…

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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 positive relationships. This, in turn, was also used to build confidence and encourage students to find interests, hobbies, and other strengths to…

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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 atmospheric goal of this event is to make it feel “like a party” where everyone is welcome. Broulims donated ice cream sandwiches –…

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