TETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 RECREATION DISTRICT           

Teton County School District #1 Recreation District funds are available because of a recreation mill levy on the county. This is made possible by an act of the legislature and action taken by the Teton County School District Board of Trustees.       

Application Deadline - March 20, 2026 

Late applications will be deferred to the next funding cycle except in unusual, unexpected circumstances. If you have received a grant from the previous year, a final report is required prior to applying for a 2025‐2026 grant.  Failure to submit a final report from a previous fiscal year(s) shall result in an immediate denial of this application.    

Each grant applicant is required to have a representative present at the TCSD #1 Recreation District Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for TBD at 1:00pm. This ensures if any questions do arise concerning the grant application, someone is available to answer questions as necessary. The email address submitted on the grant application will be used to contact applicants and TCSD #1 Recreation District is not responsible for emails sent to spam.  

Community Organizations: Grant requests are limited to a maximum of $5,000.00. The Board Trustees may consider larger requests for extraordinary circumstances on a case‐by‐case basis. Depending on number of applications, the Recreation District Board reserves the right to adjust the amount as necessary. 

Purpose: To bridge the gap with support of resources to maintain present facilities and programs, to develop future facilities and programs that provides recreational value for the students and community. 

The TCSD #1 Recreation District Board will categorize, review and prioritize proposals based on the following:           

a. Support construction and maintenance (routine and major) of facilities and grounds in TCSD #1 that are recreational in nature.           

b. Support block grants to TCSD #1 to support recreational programs and activities.           

c. Support special projects in TCSD #1 that are recreational in nature.           

d. Support recreational proposals submitted by community organizations within Teton County, Wyoming.      

Grant Guidelines & Procedures for: TCSD #1 Special Projects and Community Recreation Grant Fund 

1. All projects must be recreational in nature. Grants shall be considered for co-curricular, extracurricular and academic programs that include a recreational component.           

2. Private and public agencies may be funded once per twelve-month period. Grants shall be for the fiscal year July 1-June 30. Awarded funds shall be used within the funding period in which they were granted.

3. Non-School District organizations are defined as those with federal tax identification numbers. Non-School District organizations shall be required to include their federal tax identification number (EIN) and verification of Form 990 filing and non-profit status to qualify for funding. Prior to funding approval, the Board shall confirm an applicant’s non-profit status (https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/).           

4. Equipment necessary to initiate or enhance a program may be considered. Applications must justify expenditures for equipment.           

5. All grant applications which could potentially impact structures or grounds of the Teton County School District #1, including electrical, plumbing and HVAC, must be reviewed by the TCSD #1 Facilities Department prior to applications are considered by the Recreation District Board. Applications shall not be considered without approval, and shall be returned.           

6. Final reports are required for all completed projects and are required to maintain eligibility for future funding. If you have received funding from a previous cycle, include the final project/status report with your application. Failure to submit a final report and accounting of funds shall disqualify an applicant from receiving funding in the subsequent fiscal year(s).           

7. If a project has not been completed by the end of the funding cycle, a status report is to be submitted; however, the funds shall be used within the funding period for which they were granted.           

8. Travel expenses shall be limited to event registration, transportation, lodging and meals.           

9. Travel expenses may be allowed for a limited number of chaperones as approved through the grant application process. Chaperones should be justified within the application and must be at least twenty-one (21) years old.           

10. The TCSD#1 Recreation District Board recommends that TCSDRD funding not be used for paying wages unless absolutely necessary. Travel, supplies & materials, equipment, and capital needs are preferred use of funds.           

11. All programs or teams must have a Code of Conduct and Drug/Alcohol Policy if participants are under the age of 21. Attach a copy to the application.      

Grant Guidelines & Procedures for: TCSD #1 School Facilities Commission Enhancement Fund and TCSD #1 School Grant Fund 

The following additional guidelines and procedures pertain to grants which are monitored by Teton County School District #1:           

1. In the event that wages are required:                

     a. Only those hours which are outside the non-TCSDRD employee’s regular work day and are beyond the scope of their regular duties may be claimed and paid by TCSDRD funds. (For example: Elementary programs would be paid for hours prior to 8:00 a.m. and after 3:00 p.m.; Secondary programs would be paid for hours prior to 8:45 a.m. and after 3:55 p.m.)                

     b. TCSD #1 employees participating in TCSDRD funded projects must submit timesheets monthly. Timesheets are to be signed by a supervisor or building principal, and include the program name and/or number, rate of pay, and indicated as to the employee being certified or classified. Note: Incomplete timesheets will be returned.           

2. Expenses for travel may be paid under the following circumstances:                

     a. For qualifying State and National activities:                   

          i. Up to 100% for each team participant and coach/chaperone.                

     b. Expenses only may be covered for qualifying State and National out of town activity trips.           

3. TCSDRD grants which are monitored by TCSD #1 must adhere to all school district purchasing procedures.           

4. Amended budgets with explanations for the changes must be submitted prior to making any changes in the grant expenditures previously approved. Amendments are subject to approval.      

Additional Policies & Procedures pertaining to TCSD #1 School Programs: 

1. A grant may be allocated to each school at a funding level to be decided by the TCSD #1 Recreation District Trustees.           

2. Schools collaborating to provide a joint program may apply for additional funding as a partnership.           

3. Grants shall be for the fiscal year July 1-June 30.           

4. Principals shall submit a comprehensive application and budget showing the projects they intend to implement and fund with TCSDRD funds. The school principal is responsible for making sure the funding is appropriately applied to meet the goals of TCSDRD.           

5. The Principal is required to submit a final status report on all projects funded under the school grant demonstrating that the projects met the requirements and purpose of TCSDRD.           

6. Elementary programs shall be required to adhere to all the policies and procedures set forth above.      

Non-Discrimination Statement           Teton County School District #1 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. This policy governs all matters concerning staff, students, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the School District does business. The notice shall includes a reference to the person and address and telephone number of the staff member designated to coordinate civil rights compliance. For purposes of this School District, that person shall be the Superintendent or Title IX/504/Communications Coordinator, creynolds@tcsd.org or 307-733-2704 / Post Office Box 568, Jackson Wyoming 83001.            

Additional Information, contact Mike Hansen, mhansen@tcsd.org