Community Foundation of Teton Valley's Competitive Grants Program is sponsored by Community Foundation of Teton Valley. This program aims to enhance community welfare through funding for nonprofits. It supports diverse projects across arts, education, environment, and social services, prioritizing those that directly benefit Teton County, Idaho, and Alta, Wyoming.

Competitive Grants - Community Foundation of Teton Valley Annual funding for local nonprofits addressing critical community needs — awarded through a thorough application and review process to ensure the greatest impact. A competitive grant allowed Teton Valley Foundation to purchase adequate fencing for their park venue to ensure safety and security at Music on Main.

Investing in Teton Valley Nonprofits Our Competitive Grants program provides annual funding to local nonprofits addressing critical community needs. Awards are determined through a thorough application and review process, ensuring funds are directed where they can make the greatest impact.

Each year, the Community Foundation distributes grants from its community funds to organizations that demonstrate strong alignment with community priorities, sound organizational management, and clear plans for measurable outcomes. A competitive grant allowed 14 Search & Rescue members to participate and certify as Swiftwater Rescue Technicians.

The Competitive Grants program is open to nonprofit organizations serving the Teton Valley community.

Applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Must serve Teton Valley residents and communities Must demonstrate community need and organizational capacity Previous grant recipients must have submitted required reports The Competitive Grants program follows an annual cycle with published deadlines.

Applications are reviewed by a volunteer grants committee that evaluates each proposal based on community impact, organizational strength, and project feasibility.

Applications open annually with published deadlines Volunteer grants committee reviews all proposals Awards announced following committee review Grant recipients submit progress and final reports A competitive grant allowed the Education Foundation to carry out their annual Teton Valley Cares back-to-school-readiness program. Ready to apply?

Check our Grant Dates & Deadlines page for the current grant cycle timeline and eligibility requirements. Contact us if you have questions about the application process.

Frequently Asked Questions The Community Foundation offers a Competitive Grant Program to qualifying 501(c)(3) Public Charities, government agencies, and school districts in Teton Valley, designed to provide funding for projects addressing critical needs in the community. Grant applications will be considered on an annual basis and funds will be made available in a single spring application.

The size of grants awarded range from a few hundred dollars to thousands. The Community Foundation considers larger grant requests for exceptional projects or those involving collaboration amongst multiple organizations. All grant awards will be determined by the Foundation's Grant Committee and must demonstrate the applicant's ability to positively impact a compelling community need.

Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, government entity, or other IRS-recognized charitable organization serving Teton Valley, ID and/or Alta, WY, OR be fiscally-sponsored by an entity that meets these requirements. Grant funds must be used exclusively in Teton Valley, ID & Alta, WY. Funds may not be used for debt retirement or religious or political activities.

Applicant's work must not be primarily focused on influencing legislation. Grant funds may not be used for a project or training that has already been completed. Should your request be approved, your proposal is used as the basis for a grant contract, and funds may only be used for the purpose described in the grant application unless otherwise approved.

It is the applicant's responsibility to keep a copy of the proposal and to track all fund expenditures. Organizations awarded grant funding must send an authorized representative to the Awards Party to execute the Grant Contract, receive the grant check, and pose for a photo.

If grant funds have not been fully spent during the allotted 12 months, or the project is incomplete, organizations must contact the Community Foundation of Teton Valley to request an extension. In general, extensions of up to 6 months from the original due date of the grant report may be considered. If an extension is not granted, any unused funds must be returned promptly to the Community Foundation of Teton Valley.

Restrictions: The Community Foundation does not provide support for the following: religious activity, debt retirement, political activity, organizations/projects working primarily to influence legislation, and scholarships. The Community Foundation does not fund work retroactively. Organizations demonstrating a failure to comply with IRS regulations will be deemed ineligible to apply for funding from any Community Foundation program.

Organizations that have received a grant from the Community Foundation and have overdue grant reports are not eligible for new grant funding. If you have questions about your organization's reporting status, please contact our office at (208) 354-0230. What Does the Review Committee Look for in Applications?

A clear and compelling community need. A well-developed program that will address the stated need. A rational methodology for meaningful program evaluation.

A reasonable, comprehensive project budget. When is the Application Deadline and When Will Money be Available? Applications must be submitted online in February.

Funding is subsequently available in early April, upon receipt of grant contracts for approved requests. If you have questions, please email Brian Thysell or call (208) 354-0230. All grant recipients are required to submit a grant report to the Community Foundation of Teton Valley.

Grant reports must be received within 60 days post project completion or by January 31st, the following year granted, whichever comes first. For more information or to submit your report, contact Brian Thysell at (208) 354-0230. Photographs of your project are encouraged.

To include photographs, send them as electronic files attached to your email when you send your report or during your project. Send photographs to Claire Vitucci. Grant reports are distributed to our Grants Committee for review.

Reports may factor into future grant awards. Grantees must adhere to the Foundation's Communication Requirements For Grant Recipients. Competitive Grants are funded by Tin Cup Business & Community Challengers, individual donors, and endowed funds held at the Community Foundation of Teton Valley.

Want to support this program? Your donation helps fund grants for nonprofits addressing critical community needs in Teton Valley.