Eligible youth for extracurricular scholarships are those who:

• Are entering kindergarten through eighth grade.
• Are residents of Teton County, Wyoming.
• Are enrolled in a public or private school, or participate in a home-based educational program (homeschool), in Teton County, Wyoming.

Eligibility is based on the household’s Median Family Income (up to 120% for county of residence). If your household falls outside these income guidelines but is facing extenuating circumstances, please reach out to us to discuss.

Extracurricular scholarships are structured as partnerships between One22, the partner program and families, with each providing a contribution toward the cost of the activity.

Median Family Income (MFI) is calculated and updated yearly by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and represents the middle income level for households in a geographical area. For example: in Teton County, Wyoming the income limit for a family of four at 120% MFI is $169,800. 

To apply for an extracurricular scholarship, there are four steps you’ll need to complete: 

1. Fill out an extracurricular scholarship application online. If you need assistance with completing the application form, please call us at (307) 739-4500.
2. Participate in a one-on-one meeting with a Client Services Coordinator. When we receive your application, a member of our Client Services team will contact you to schedule a meeting time.
3. Prepare necessary documents. The Client Services Coordinator will outline the specifics of necessary documents. Generally, this will include:
   • Proof of household income for the last 60 days
   • Income and expense sheet
     
     Please note: Once household income has been verified, your family will not need to submit additional documentation for future scholarship applications for 12 months, unless economic circumstances change.
     
4. Review and sign the Youth Enrichment Scholarship (YES) participant agreement.

YES strives to be user friendly. Participants’ parents/guardians are offered the opportunity to fill out a common income eligibility application for all participating activities provided by any of the YES Partners. The participant family’s cost-share is determined annually and is valid for 12 months. Each youth can participate in one activity per season, space and funds permitting. One22 provides centralized coordination for applicants and offers case management and referrals if/when other family needs become apparent through this process.

Extracurricular scholarship recipients may receive a scholarship for one activity per season. This provides the opportunity for a student to receive extracurricular scholarship support seasonally throughout the year.

YES strives for full participation. Participants and their families are encouraged to engage fully with the activity and with the planned and impromptu community-building that comes with it. In addition to registration fees, which are the center of the program, limited funds are available as YES stipends for a portion of equipment, supplies and/or family travel. Stipends are provided directly to the participant’s parents/guardians as reimbursements and they are not matched by the Partner organization. Though an important part of full participation, funding is limited and YES stipends are not guaranteed. Receipts must be submitted within 30 days after the end of the season for a partial reimbursement.

The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole loves hearing from youth or caregivers about the experiences this program allows! If you or your child is interested in writing a Thank You note after the season or activity concludes, we would greatly appreciate it!