Brief Description:

The Winter Park Ski and Ride School Scholarship Fund, a fund of the Grand Foundation, was established through donations from stakeholders to support Grand County youth (4-14 years old) participating in ski and ride group school lessons at Winter Park Resort. The Fund provides need-based support to youth to develop lifelong enjoyment of skiing and snowboarding. Funding is designated for winter programs only. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Award amounts are determined based on the applicant’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). Households with an AGI below $60,000 are eligible to receive an award covering up to 100% of the program cost. Those with an AGI between $60,001 and $120,000 may receive 60% of the program cost. Applicants with an AGI between $120,001 and $180,000 are eligible for 30% of the program cost. Households with an AGI above $180,001 are not eligible for funding. Individual award amounts not to exceed $500.

Description:

Grand Foundation staff are available to assist with questions about the application. Please do not hesitate to contact us: amy@grandfoundation.com / 970-887-3111, Ext. 2.

Funding is limited. Applications are awarded on a first come, first served basis.
Total award will not exceed the cost of program fees.
Any awarded funding is paid directly from the Fund to the organization providing the program. The Fund cannot pay individuals directly nor reimburse.
If an applicant receives duplicate funding for a program, the Ski and Ride School Scholarship Fund monies must be returned.
Requests for programs already completed will not be considered.
An advisory committee will make funding decisions. Any changes to an approved request must be discussed and reviewed by the committee prior to use of granted funds.
The committee looks for commitment from the athlete’s parent/guardian for a portion of the total cost of the program being supported.
Requests not following the Funding Guidelines and application requirements will not be considered.
Applications and supporting documentation are confidential and only reviewed by the Grand Foundation. All tax information is shredded following each grant cycle.

Begin Accepting Applications Date:

10/15/2026

Deadline Date (MST Time Zone):

4/26/2027 11:30 PM