The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole provides financial support to projects addressing community issues and needs in Teton County Wyoming through an open application process. Funding decisions are made by a twenty-member volunteer committee comprised of residents experienced in a variety of fields, broadly representing diverse interests. Funding for the Community Foundation’s competitive grants is provided through Old Bill’s Fun Run, private donors and endowed funds held at the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Each proposal must be represented by one IRS approved charitable entity that will assume responsibility for the management of the grant. IRS approved organization types include 501 (c) 3 public charities, local schools, local government entities and religious organizations.
Organizations that have previously 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.
What Types of Projects Qualify for Funding?
The Community Foundation supports a wide variety of proposals. Ideas for addressing issues in the arts, environment, social services, education, recreation, animal and civic arenas are all welcome. The Community Foundation supports programs, capital projects, equipment purchases, general operating expenses and pilot projects.
What Types of Projects do NOT Qualify for Funding?
The Community Foundation does not provide support for the following: religious activities, debt retirement, political activities, tickets for benefits, telephone solicitations, or organizations/projects working primarily to influence legislation.
What does the Review Committee Look for in Applications?
- A clear and compelling community need
- An appropriate and well-developed program that will address the stated need
- A reasonable, detailed project budget
When is the Application Deadline and When Would the Money be available?
Community Foundation applications are reviewed twice a year. Applications must be submitted as a Word attachment to an email message. The email message must show that it was sent by 5:00 pm MST on the due date as listed below. If you have questions about or need assistance with e-submissions, please contact our office.
Due Date:
March 28, 2008
Money Available: June 1, 2008
Due Date: October 31, 2008
Money Available: January 1, 2009
How Do I Submit My Application?
Submit your proposal via email to Susan Eriksen-Meier, semeier@cfjacksonhole.org. Please submit your application as a Word attachment to your email message. If you have a required proposal document that is not available to you in an e-format, please contact Susan Eriksen-Meier, 739-1026 prior to the application deadline. E-receipts will be provided so that you know that your proposal reached us safely.
This does not mean that we do not want you to visit our office! We are hoping that with our new e-submittal, you may be more interested in visiting to discuss your project or proposal. Thank you for helping us to cut down on our use of valuable environmental and human resources.
Revised August 2007
