Best Grants for 501(c)(3) in Utah

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Utah can seek approximately US $75,000 for programs, operations, or capital projects in areas like youth development, education, aging, disabilities, homelessness, and addiction. Grants from Daniels Fund help Utah nonprofits delivering high-impact, results-driven services that fit one of the fund’s eight designated funding areas.

Qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in Utah seeking program support for vision outreach, children’s services, elder care, environmental conservation, historic preservation, or drunk driving prevention can apply for grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $100,000. Focused on impactful community service, the David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation primarily supports Utah-based activities, with applications accepted once per calendar year.

Focused on health care, medical research, education, and community projects, this grant invites Utah 501(c)(3) public charities to apply for program support. The Val A. Green and Edith D. Green Foundation prioritizes organizations along the Wasatch Front and requires applicants to resubmit after one year for renewed consideration.

Utah 501(c)(3) public charities working in community development, education access, humanitarian aid, or related values-driven programs can apply for Strategic Impact Grants to support feasible, well-planned projects. Grants from Bertin Family Foundation help organizations with at least one year of operations and strong governance pursue measurable, ethically led impact, with applications accepted annually in Q3.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public agencies, and other eligible groups preserving traditional cultures and historic sites can apply for US $2,500 - US $10,000 to support planning and emergency interventions in Utah and other Southwest states. Grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation help fund archaeology, cultural landscape planning, legal advocacy, and capacity-building preservation projects.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, academic institutions, and government entities in Utah can apply for funding to install Legends & Lore markers that celebrate local folktales, legends, and folklife. William G Pomeroy Foundation supports projects that highlight community cultural heritage and shared traditions, which may benefit Utah groups preserving stories, customs, and expressive arts.

Utah 501(c)(3) organizations improving medical education, healthcare facilities, or public health programs can seek project-specific support that benefits Utah residents. Utah Medical Association funds initiatives such as physician and nurse education, enhanced treatment options, and disease prevention or mitigation efforts, including community health campaigns and services for vulnerable populations across the state.

501(c)(3) public charities in Utah planning capital or special projects can apply for Ash Grove Charitable Foundation grants, with awards up to US $25,000. Funding prioritizes construction or renovation that supports nature conservation, secondary and post-secondary STEM education, skilled trades training, or community gathering spaces in Ash Grove’s regional markets.

Utah 501(c)(3) organizations working in areas like community development, arts, education, health, environment, or family and youth services can access funding through Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation. Grants support a wide range of charitable, artistic, religious, educational, and scientific initiatives consistent with the foundation’s charter and IRS good-standing requirements.

Utah 501(c)(3) health and human services organizations can apply for PacifiCorp Foundation grants supporting safety, wellness, and community health programs, with awards up to US $10,000. Eligible projects must serve communities in the Rocky Mountain Power service area, including initiatives like addiction recovery, mental health, domestic violence services, first responders, and preventative care.

About the Bertin Family Foundation

Founders: Kim and Jennifer BertinAfter a successful career innovating orthopedic surgical techniques, devices, and implants, Kim and his wife Jennifer feel a deep sense of stewardship to dedicate their resources to helping others. They engage all three generations of the Bertin family in hands-on service and grantmaking decisions, fostering a shared commitment to giving back. Through the foundation’s work, the Bertin family seeks to strengthen communities, support meaningful causes, and inspire future generations to lead with compassion and purpose. 

NOW Grants

A limited number of grants are available for one time projects or programs that emerge outside of the standard review period. These grants are for $5000 or less.

The Willard L. Eccles Charitable Foundation focuses on improving the well-being of individuals in Utah and the Intermountain West. Established in the early 1980s, it has contributed over $40 million to non-profits in various sectors including education, healthcare, and environmental preservation. The Foundation particularly favors projects that simultaneously address multiple areas of interest, with a strong emphasis on healthcare initiatives for underserved populations.

Intermountain Community Care Foundation

Our mission: Helping people live the healthiest lives possible.

Intermountain Health is the largest nonprofit health system in the Intermountain West. We’re dedicated to creating healthier communities and helping our patients thrive.

Intermountain Health was established in 1975, but our legacy of compassion and care extends well beyond that, going back to the late 1800s and the early 1900s in Colorado and Utah respectively. We have since become a 60,000+ person strong nonprofit health system, with operations in six states across the interior West with a shared vision to be a model health system that inspires the future of health.

Intermountain Healthcare, SCL Health, and HealthCare Partners Nevada have now come together to serve communities in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.

Grants

The Intermountain Community Care Foundation awards grants to organizations whose programs align with Intermountain Health’s mission, our national community health areas of focus, and priorities identified through our Community Health Needs Assessment. By supporting evidence-based programs and services that strengthen communities, the Foundation is dedicated to helping people live the healthiest lives possible.

What We Fund

We provide grants to organizations whose programs align with Intermountain Health’s mission, our national community health areas of focus, and priorities identified through our Community Health Needs Assessment.

• Healthcare Access Grants
• Social Drivers of Health Grants
• Child & Family Mental Well-Being Grants
• Utah Education Innovation Grants

Child & Family Mental Well-Being Grants

To qualify for Child and Family Mental Well-Being funding, your program or service must focus on families with children. Funding priority areas include:

• Mental well-being for children, including: reducing suicide deaths; reducing frequent mental distress, anxiety, and depression; decreasing substance misuse
• Advance prevention and early intervention addressing risk and protective factors
• Expand comprehensive, family-centered, mental well-being programs
• Build trauma-informed systems for young children including evidence-based prevention, behavioral health treatment, or related interventions or programs
• Strengthen community behavioral health capacity and collaborations through coalition-building

Requirements

• A full and complete financial audit conducted within the last two years. Submission must include the entire audit, including any findings and the auditor's letter
• A copy of the organization's 501(c)(3) designation letter or a comparable government designation
• A completed W9
• A completed Supplier Form (a blank copy will be provided in the application)

Additional information

• In Utah and Idaho, applicants can request a total grant award between $5,000 to $100,000 per year for 3 years (up to $300,000 total) for the entire project period. Projects can last between 12 and 36 months and must begin upon receipt of funding.
• In Colorado, Montana, and Nevada, applicants can request a total grant award between $5,000 to $50,000 per year for 2 years (up to $100,000 total) for the entire project period. Projects can last between 12 and 36 months and must begin upon receipt of funding.
• A funding request may not exceed 20 percent of an organization’s annual operating budget, e.g., to be eligible for a $50,000 grant, your organization’s annual operating budget must be at least $250,000.
• In general, small equipment and materials are eligible at no more than a total $5,000 cost, but large equipment, construction, and capital costs are not eligible. Consideration will be given if computer equipment is necessary and vital to the success of the project.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Utah seeking support for equality-focused work can apply for grants of US $100 - US $15,000 to fund general operations, projects, advocacy, and capacity building. With a mission to advance social justice and LGBTQ+ equality, B.W. Bastian Foundation primarily supports groups that explicitly commit to equality for all Americans.

The Maki Foundation Grant Program, established in 1981, focuses on environmental protection in the western United States. Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000, aimed at organizations where modest support can create significant impact. Priorities include wilderness protection, river conservation, biological diversity, and public lands management. Eligible applicants must have 501(c)(3) status and operate within specific states. The foundation avoids funding large groups or projects involving community recreation facilities and wildlife rehabilitation.

Grants from In-N-Out Burgers Foundation help Utah 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth affected by abuse, neglect, or related child welfare issues; awards US $10,000 - US $50,000 for program or general operating support. Eligible nonprofits must operate in specified Utah counties and closely align with the foundation’s mission and service areas.

Utah 501(c)(3) housing organizations with proven, ready-to-scale affordable housing innovations can access funding through Enterprise Community Partners’ National Housing Innovation Grant. This nationwide competition awards US $2,000,000 grants for solutions in design and construction, finance, or service delivery that expand affordable rental and homeownership options for low- to moderate-income residents.

Utah 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public agencies, schools, and eligible community organizations can apply for PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation grants up to US $10,000 to enhance communities and support environmental stewardship. Funding may support affordable housing, community centers, parks and trails, libraries, economic development, and conservation or natural resource projects in Utah counties within the utility’s service area.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) presenters, government units, higher education institutions, and tribal governments in Utah can receive US $2,000 - US $3,000 to present touring performers and literary artists through the TourWest program. With a mission to expand access to the performing arts, Creative West provides subsidies for artist fees, travel, facilities, outreach, and related administrative costs.

501(c)(3) nonprofits advancing community development in Utah’s low- and moderate-income communities can apply for US $20,000 - US $1,000,000 to support affordable housing, essential services, small business growth, and neighborhood revitalization. Grants from Goldman Sachs Bank USA include one-time and multi-year general operating support for organizations serving eligible counties such as Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele.

Utah 501(c)(3) organizations working in animal welfare, youth intervention, epilepsy education and research, or home care for the terminally ill can seek funding for related programs. With a mission to support these priority areas, Ruby J. Craddock Memorial Trust provides grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000 to eligible nonprofits in Utah.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing early childhood education or human services may be eligible for US $5,000 - US $10,000 in general operating support in Utah and the broader D.C. metro region. The Richard E. and Nancy P. Marriott Foundation prioritizes early childhood development, food security, homelessness relief, and workforce and job-readiness programs.

Utah 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing education, health care, or community and humanitarian services can access funding via the C Scott And Dorothy E Watkins Charitable Foundation. New organizations may apply by August 15 for programs such as scholarships, refugee education, medical care or research, and youth or family support that promote self-reliance.

With a mission to strengthen families and build prosperous communities, Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation provides Utah 501(c)(3) organizations with community grants for programs serving vulnerable children and families. Nonprofits in Sunwest Bank service areas, including Salt Lake County, may be eligible for support in food, housing, health, safety, education, and related services.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible government entities in Utah can apply for PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation’s arts and culture grants, with awards up to US $10,000 for festivals, museums, music, theater, and visual arts. Cultural enrichment and heritage projects in Utah communities served by Pacific Power or Rocky Mountain Power may be supported.

Utah 501(c)(3) arts and culture organizations can receive US $2,000 - US $5,000 in project support through Rocky Mountain Power Foundation. Funding focuses on performing and visual arts, historic preservation, and cross-cultural education in communities served by Rocky Mountain Power. Eligible government entities may also qualify for charitable projects.

Utah 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing substance abuse treatment/support or anti-human trafficking services can access funding through Slave 2 Nothing Foundation, with awards from US $5,000 - US $50,000. Eligible organizations must operate in communities served by In-N-Out Burger and focus on survivor support, treatment, housing, prevention, or related support services.