Ski and Ride Scholarship Fund

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 (4-18 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

Open October 15- April 26th

Rolling Grant Deadline

Application

Funding Guidelines

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.

  • 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.
  • 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. (The Fund cannot reimburse individuals.)
  • 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.