County tourism board backs $70,000 for Friends of Bridger-Teton
The Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board approved $336,600 in strategic partnership funding, including $70,000 for Friends of Bridger-Teton and $50,000 for Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance.
The Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board approved $336,600 in strategic partnership awards, including $70,000 for Friends of Bridger-Teton and $50,000 for Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance. The funding also included support for groups such as KHOL, Wyoming PBS, Jackson Hole Public Art, Camina Conmigo, and Velo22, after applicants gave brief presentations and answered board questions about how their projects fit the board's goals. Regular Meeting Minutes
For housing readers, the only direct nod was a public comment from Mr. Julian Haas on the Teton County Carshare Study, which he said could help residents and temporary workers. But the actual vote stayed focused on tourism and community partnership grants, not new housing supply, deed restrictions, or eligibility changes.
Background
Friends of the Bridger-Teton received $920,000 in FY26 and FY27 from the JHTTB for Ambassador Services focused on visitor management, education, and stewardship.
Latest: 2026-07-01 — FY27 begins; Friends of the Bridger-Teton continue Ambassador Services.
curated as of 2026-07-09
The Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance seeks $50,000 from the Travel and Tourism Board for its Winter Trails Information Hub, but no decision date is set.
Latest: 2026 — Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance submits a $50,000 funding request to the Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board for the Winter Trails Information Hub project.
curated as of 2026-07-08
In May 2025, the Board approved $563,370 for ambassador services to three organizations, postponing the National Elk Refuge funding to assess service gaps and overlaps.
Latest: 2026-05-14 — Board approved $550,000 in ambassador services funding for Friends of Bridger-Teton ($550,000), Teton Backcountry Alliance ($83,184), and Friends of Pathways ($100,000). Decision on National Elk Refuge funding postponed to June 11, 2026 to gather more information on service gaps and overlaps.
curated as of 2026-06-11
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | Regular Meeting Minutes | minutes |