Competitive Grants
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The 2025 Competitive Grants application closed on March 5. The 2026 application will open in late January/early February.
Questions? Email grants@cfjacksonhole.org
Grant Program Details
- Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, government entity, or other IRS-recognized charitable organization serving Teton County, Wyoming OR be fiscally-sponsored by an entity that meets these requirements.
- Grant funds must be used exclusively in Teton County, Wyoming.
- 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.
Competitive Grants typically awards a total of $650,000 – 750,000 per year to eligible organizations serving Teton County, Wyoming. Applicants may request $3,000 – 30,000. Proposals may be partially funded.
2025 Competitive Grants mean award = $12,900 / median award = $12,000
Competitive Grants support a range of nonprofit work addressing the diverse needs and interests of our community. Applications from eligible organizations serving Teton County, Wyoming are welcome. Applicants may request funding to support new or existing programs, capital projects, equipment purchases, capacity building, or general operations. Requests that have been funded by the Community Foundation or requested within the past 12 months may not be resubmitted.
The Foundation encourages organizations to review our Application Tip Sheet prior to applying. Our Application Tech Guide is available to help you navigate the application platform.
Email grants@cfjacksonhole.org with questions about a proposal concept you’re considering. We can help you determine if Competitive Grants is the best fit.
Organizations outside of Teton County, Wyoming that wish to apply for funding for services offered in Teton County are requested to reach out to grants@cfjacksonhole.org in advance of applying.
The Competitive Grants application is open annually from late January/early February through early March. The 5‑week application period is intended to allow applicants time to coordinate with organizations and establish strategic project partnerships.
Applicants are notified of granting decisions in early-May.
Grantees are asked to submit a Grant Report after completing their proposed work. The report form, accessed via the application platform, focuses on the work’s impact, evaluation strategies, any budget variations, and how the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole has been recognized as a funder. Grantees are invited to submit photos if available.
Grant Reports are shared with Grants Committee members by request and may influence future grant awards.
2024 Competitive Grants reporting is due December 1, 2025
2025 Competitive Grants reporting is due December 1, 2026
Grantees must adhere to the Foundation’s Communication Requirements For Grant Recipients.
Competitive Grants are funded by Old Bill’s CoChallengers, individual donors, and endowed funds held at the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole.
2025 Competitive Grants Press Release: $750,000 in grants to 58 local nonprofits
- Art Association of Jackson Hole | Young Artists: 2025 Youth Programming
- Astoria Park Conservancy | Expanding Access to Outdoor Education: Swim Safety, Conservation, and Hands-On Learning for a Thriving Community
- Becoming Jackson Whole | Mindfulness Training for Public Servants: A Sector-Based Approach to Community Resilience
- Camina Conmigo, fiscally sponsored by Coombs Outdoors | !Adelante! — Expanding & Improving Camina Conmigo’s Programming
- Carving The Future | Summer Skateboard Program
- Center for the Arts | Campus Wayfinding and Shared Space Upgrades
- Central Wyoming College Foundation | CWC’s Cultural Engagement and Amplification of Native Voices
- Children’s Learning Center | Increasing Access to and Awareness of Early Childhood Services
- Community Entry Services | Special Needs Planning for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Community Safety Network | Engaging Advocates to Build A Community That Does Not Tolerate Violence
- Coombs Outdoors | Youth Skillbuilding for Success
- C‑V Ranch | Strengthening Social and Life Skills to Create a Brighter Future for C‑V Ranch Students
- Dancers’ Workshop | Contemporary Dance Wyoming: Mentoring, Inspiring and Training Young Artists
- Elevate Math Wyoming, fiscally sponsored by Wyoming Stargazing | Elementary Math Support and 1 – 1 Tutoring Programs
- First in Family Jackson Hole | Capacity Building for Increased CTE Impact
- Friends of the Bridger-Teton | Addressing the Myriad Challenges Facing Teton County’s Public Lands
- Fund for Public Education | Breaking Down Barriers for TCSD Families and Students to Access Critical Whole Child Wellness Programs
- Girls Actively Participating! | Equine Assisted Therapy Summer Day Camp
- Grand Teton Music Festival | Expanding Access to Summer Music Education for Teton County Children
- Grand Teton National Park Foundation | Universal Accessibility at Taggart Lake
- History Jackson Hole | Jackson Hole Latino History Project
- Hole Food Rescue | Sprout Summer Lunch Program 2025
- Horse Warriors™ | 2025 – 2026 Free Cancer Support Programs
- Immigrant Hope-Wyoming/Idaho | Immigration Legal Services
- It Takes a Valley: Perinatal Resource Collaborative | Connecting Families: Creating the Go-To Digital Hub for Perinatal Support in Teton County
- Jackson Hole Book Festival | Conversation for the Community
- Jackson Hole Center for Global Affairs | Jackson Hole Summit: Energy, Economics, Environment
- Jackson Hole Children’s Museum | Museums for All — Breaking Down Barriers to Access
- Jackson Hole Land Trust | R Park Reservoir: Hydrology Solutions Feasibility Study
- Jackson Hole Public Art | Illuminating Joy — A Community Lantern Project
- Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club | Enhancing Athlete Safety and Communication at JHSC through Radios
- Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation | Keeping Bears Wild, Keeping People Safe
- Jackson Hole Writers | Growing Our Community of Young Writers: Building the Skills and Celebrating Successes of Student Writers
- KHOL — Jackson Hole Community Radio | Newsroom Support
- MusicLand | Empowering Futures: Filling the Gap, Building Capacity, and Increasing Enrollment for Success
- National Museum of Wildlife Art | A Conceptual Thread
- Native American Jump Start | Financial Evolution for NAJS
- Off Square Theatre Company | Theatre Arts Education: Year-Round Youth Programming
- One22 Resource Center | Jackson Cupboard New Building Strategic Planning
- pARTners | The Indigenous Arts and Culture Initiative
- PAWS of Jackson Hole | Low-Cost Spay Neuter Voucher Program
- Protect Our Water Jackson Hole | Water quality monitoring enhancement in Fish Creek
- Slow Food in the Tetons | Farm to Fork Festival: Food Access and Enrichment Opportunities for the Community
- Snake River Fund | On Water Programming Seasonal Intern and Equipment Grant Request
- Spread The Love Commission | Love Your Neighbor Program
- Teton Adaptive | Enhancing Safety and Empowering Abilities Through Adaptive Swim Lessons
- Teton Conservation District | Thaw Well #6 Construction
- Teton County Search & Rescue Foundation | Risk Management, Resilience + Belonging Workshop Series for At-Risk Backcountry Users
- Teton Music School | More Space for More Music: TMS Studio Expansion Project
- Teton Raptor Center | Jackson Hole’s Newest Resident: Barred Owls
- Teton Youth and Family Services | Youth Mental Health Summit
- The Mental Wellness Collaborative | Bridging Gaps in Spanish-Language Mental Health Support
- Tumbleweed Creative Arts | VELVETEEN
- Vista 360 Inc. | Saddle Up! A Celebration of Cultural Heritage in Jackson Hole
- Voices Jackson Hole | Expanded Immigrant Support Services Initiative
- Wilderness Adventures Foundation | Outdoor Adventures for Underserved Youth
- Wyoming Immigrant Advocacy Project |Comprehensive and Affordable Legal Advocacy for Teton Area Immigrants
- Wyoming Stargazing | STEM Tutoring for Middle and High School TCSD AVID, Physics, and Math Classrooms