Our Initiatives | Grand Teton National Park Foundation

Initiatives

Current Focus Areas

Guided by a long-term strategic plan, we work directly with Grand Teton National Park each year to identify special funding needs that expand what can be accomplished with the park’s federal budget. These initiatives are focused, innovative, and impactful, and they have long-lasting benefit to the park and its visitors.

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Wildlife & Natural Resources

Grand Teton National Park anchors one of the last nearly intact temperate ecosystems on Earth, yet increasing visitation, development, and environmental change threaten this extraordinary landscape.

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Future Stewards

Launched in 2006, Future Stewards inspires and equips the next generation of public land leaders through outdoor experiences, preservation work, and career training opportunities.

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Ranger Support

Ranger support is essential on the frontline of visitor education, mountain rescue, emergency response, and resource protection in one of the most rugged landscapes in the country.

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Trails & Access

Over 350 miles of trails connect visitors to alpine lakes, mountain passes, and sweeping vistas—but keeping them accessible and resilient requires ongoing investment.

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Volunteer Ambassadors

Grand Teton National Park Foundation funds volunteer programs that support visitor safety, wildlife protection, and responsible recreation across the park's most dynamic landscapes.

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Human History

Grand Teton's landscape has been shaped by thousands of years of human history. The Foundation's Human History initiative preserves the cultural resources and stories that reflect that legacy.

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