Share Winter Foundation Grants

Share Winter provides grants to learn-to-ski and learn-to-snowboard programs for youth ages 12-18.

Program Requirements:

• Be a learn-to-ski or learn-to-snowboard program for youth ages 12-18
• Note: Does NOT fund racing, elite coaching, or competitive programs
• Host at least 4 program days per season
• Each participant should attend a minimum of four sessions (recommend 5+)
• Collect registration forms and track attendance and skill progress throughout season
• Actively recruit youth from diverse backgrounds (economic, ethnic, gender diversity)
• Have at least 25 participants
• Have three years of established programming
• Have three years of program data available
• Maintain an established mountain or trail partner

Funding Priorities: Share Winter provides additional consideration and support to programs that:

• Serve a minimum of 25% youth participants identifying as non-white, AND/OR
• Serve a minimum of 30% youth participants qualifying for the National Free and Reduced Lunch Program, OR reporting household income under $50,000

Geographic Scope: United States (grantees serve programs across the U.S.)

Eligibility:

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or programs with fiscal sponsors
• Programs serving youth ages 12-18
• Three+ years of established programming required

Current Status: The 25/26 Grant Applications have closed. Not currently accepting Letters of Interest. Applicants encouraged to join mailing list for future opportunities.

Application Process

Current Status: The 2025/2026 grant applications have closed and the foundation is not currently accepting Letters of Interest.

To Apply: Applicants should join the Share Winter Foundation mailing list to stay updated on future grant opportunities and application opening dates.

Next Steps: Check sharewinterfoundation.org/apply-for-grant/ for updates on when applications reopen.