When small amounts of money can make a big difference
Program Description
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley will make microgrants available year-round to address two types of projects:
- Urgent, emergency or unexpected needs
- Projects that need $1,000 or less
Eligibility
To be eligible for funding, organizations must be a 501 (C) 3, government entity, or other IRS recognized charitable entity providing services to residents of Teton County, ID and Alta, WY. Microgrants are awarded based on availability of funds. While there is no limit to how many times an eligible organization may apply, organizations are less likely to be funded multiple times over the course of one year.
Restrictions
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley does not provide support for the following: religious activities, debt retirement, political activities, tickets for benefits, telephone solicitations, or organizations working primarily to influence legislation. The Community Foundation does not fund projects retroactively.
Available Funds
Microgrant fund requests up to $1,000 on a rolling, year-round basis. For projects with needs in excess of this amount, please see the Community Foundation’s competitive grant guidelines and application form on our website. The Committee may make grants larger than $1,000 in exceptional situations. Grants in excess of $1,000 are rarely made through this program.
How does it work?
Microgrant applications are awarded on an as-needed, year-round basis and are reviewed once a month. Notification of funding decision is made by telephone the day after the proposal is reviewed by the grants committee. To submit a proposal, please use the microgrant application form. Email applications are strongly encouraged.
What kinds of projects are appropriate for this program?
Preferred: Projects that are unique, unexpected, unanticipated, one-time and demonstrate potential to make a meaningful long-term impact in our community are preferred. Projects that require quick granting action in order to address a community problem or situation are also preferred.
Ineligible: The following projects are not allowed: projects that have been previously funded through the Community Foundation, or are requesting funding to benefit a pre-specified person(s). Funding requests for expenses that have been previously declined in the Community Foundation’s Competitive Grants Cycle are unlikely to be funded through a microgrant.
How Do I Submit My Application?
Proposals must be submitted via email to Shannon Brooks Hamby at sbhamby@cftetonvalley.org. Please submit your application as a Word or PDF attachment to your email message.If you have any questions regarding this application please call Shannon Brooks Hamby at 354-0230.
