The Community Foundation of Teton Valley recently welcomed Pam Walker as a new Board member, as well as confirmed new governance and committee roles for existing members. “Great teams are made through the collective and selfless work of individuals committed to a common goal and purpose,” says Tim Adams, Executive Director of the Community Foundation. “By gathering the right people with …
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2022 Competitive Grant Program
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is pleased to announce that our annual Competitive Grant Applications will open at 9 am on Monday, January 31, 2022, with grant applications due by noon on Friday, February 18, 2022. The Foundation encourages local nonprofits seeking grant funding for programs or services benefitting Teton Valley to apply. Eligible organizations include …
Introducing the Richard Grundler College Scholarship
Richard Grundler has generously created a 4-year scholarship worth a total of $40,000 to be awarded annually to a Teton High School Latino Senior in good standing who has been accepted to an out-of-state university. The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is honored to steward these funds in partnership with the Education Foundation of Teton Valley, who will administer the scholarship. …
Loaner Laptop Program Launched
The Loaner Laptop program was officially launched on June 1, 2021. Friends of Valley of the Tetons Library, with help from a $3,000 2021 Competitive Grant, provided 5 brand new laptops - each with its own messenger bag, wireless mouse, and thumb drive to Valley of the Tetons Library as an expansion of their service to the community. Initially, Valley of the Tetons Library’s policy allowed for a …
With Gratitude
Thank you so much for supporting Teton Valley’s nonprofit community. From fulfilling organizations’ most basic needs to helping them grow - your contributions of time, talent, and treasure have left an indelible mark on this valley year after year. This year, with your help, the Community Foundation of Teton Valley was able to: Offer 9 workshops, 4 Board Briefs and 10 Talks …
Stability & Generosity through the Tin Cup Challenge
The Community Foundation’s Tin Cup Challenge Program makes giving easy and rewarding while providing a consistent source of funding for organizations on an annual basis. In addition to bringing our community and organizations together for a one-day, physical and educational celebration of nonprofit work on the third Saturday of July, the Annual Tin Cup Challenge: cultivates …
Workshops & Nonprofit Resources
The Community Foundation’s Nonprofit Workshops provide a benchmark for best practices while creating opportunities for nonprofit leaders to network and collaborate. With an understood need for physical capacity, the Community Foundation remodeled our office to accommodate a Nonprofit Community Space for local organizations to hold board and donor meetings in January 2020. While …
The Art of Play
$800 - Valley of the Tetons Library Youth Philanthropists partially funded the Valley of the Tetons Library, Victor branch in creating an Art of Play space. This interactive early childhood development environment will be used to stimulate and educate toddlers and pre-school children in our community. The self-directed room will create a playspace that will foster children to develop …
Competitive Grants
Competitive grant opportunities allow local organizations to address critical community needs as they arise on an annual basis. In each grant cycle, thoughtful committees are tasked with weighing the breadth and impact of each project that’s funded. Working with high school seniors, during Youth Philanthropy, allows the Community Foundation to instill the impact of philanthropy in future …
Lacrosse Helmets for Boys & Girls
$500 - Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association Youth Philanthropists partially funded new helmets for the Teton Valley Youth Lacrosse Association's upcoming season this spring in order to keep up with their growing program. These funds will help augment their gear rental package for boys and girls in the program. Modern lacrosse helmets protect against concussions from stick, helmet, and …