Ambassador Services
Ambassador Services Funding
The Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board (JHTTB) allocates funding to local programs offering ambassador services that benefit Teton County, WY.
Ambassador services refers to programs or personnel dedicated to improving visitor behavior, supporting visitor management initiatives, promoting responsible tourism practices, and/or mitigating the negative impact of tourism on the natural environment, local infrastructure, or local community. These services are often provided by trained staff, volunteers, or local experts who serve as on-the-ground representatives of the destination’s sustainability mission.
Application & Guidelines
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Ambassador Services Funding Guidelines
These guidelines outline the purpose of JHTTB ambassador services funding and the process to apply for FY26 funding. Please read them carefully before starting an application.
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Ambassador Services Funding Application
The appliction for ambassador services funding can be completed online. Please be aware that the work must take place in Teton County, WY and all funds must be spent within the fiscal year they are received.
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Other JHTTB Funding
For community partners seeking funding for events or projects that do not fit the above definition of "ambassador services," please visit our funding page for other JHTTB funding opportunities.
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Results of JHTTB Ambassador Services Funding
By funding ambassador services programs, the JHTTB has used a visitor-paid lodging tax to prevent wildfires, protect wildlife, reduce waste on the environment, educate visitors about responsible recreation, and build respectful connections between visitors and locals.
In past years, the JHTTB funded:
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Friends of Bridger-Teton
Through partnership with Friends of Bridger-Teton, the JHTTB has funded over 15,000 total hours of volunteer service, 300+ abandoned campfires extinguished, 153+ food storage violations issued, and 89 out-of-bounds campers flagged.
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Teton Backcountry Alliance
Through partnership with Teton Backcountry Alliance, the JHTTB has funded free backcountry shuttle service on Teton Pass, increased education about backcountry skier safety, and avalanche preparation in Teton County, WY.
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Camina Conmigo
Through partnership with Camina Conmigo's Guia-Led Outdoor Education Program, the JHTTB has supported 223 Spanish-speaking community members learning about responsible outdoor recreation in the Tetons.
Request to Receive JHTTB Funding Opportunities
Completing this form allows you to receive updated information about JHTTB funding opportunities as they arise. *This is NOT a funding application, but simply a request for more information.