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Best Public Infrastructure Grants in Utah

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US $500,001 - US $1,000,000

Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG): Regional Asset Tier Grant

Applications due Mar 15, 2027

Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant

The Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG) is for new outdoor recreation infrastructure projects and helps communities build recreation amenities that support local economic development, tourism, and quality of life improvements for Utah’s residents.

Introduction

The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) is committed to ensuring every Utahn can live a healthy and active lifestyle through outdoor recreation and access to natural space. The DOR focuses on four key areas: expanding recreational access, promoting safety and education, ensuring responsible stewardship and sustainable visitation, and driving economic growth through outdoor recreation.

With our grant programs, we support local communities in achieving these goals and are thrilled to offer five grants under the Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG) Program in 2026.

Regional Asset Tier Grant

Regionally significant projects. All submissions at this level require a presentation to the grant committee.

Large projects that have a regional draw, bringing economic and tourism benefits through increased visitation and resident retention. Applicants will be required to give a 10 minute in-person or virtual presentation to the scoring committee. The required match for Urban communities is 1:1, while Rural is county-based (see table on page 4 for more information). Attribution signage is mandatory for all completed projects.

Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation

US $30,001 - US $500,000

Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG): Tier 1 Grant

Applications due Mar 15, 2027

Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant

The Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG) is for new outdoor recreation infrastructure projects and helps communities build recreation amenities that support local economic development, tourism, and quality of life improvements for Utah’s residents.

Introduction

The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) is committed to ensuring every Utahn can live a healthy and active lifestyle through outdoor recreation and access to natural space. The DOR focuses on four key areas: expanding recreational access, promoting safety and education, ensuring responsible stewardship and sustainable visitation, and driving economic growth through outdoor recreation.

With our grant programs, we support local communities in achieving these goals and are thrilled to offer five grants under the Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG) Program in 2026.

Tier 1 Grant

New outdoor recreation infrastructure projects.

 The most popular tier, designed for new outdoor recreation infrastructure projects with funding levels that cover the scope of most new community-level investments. Attribution signage is mandatory for all completed projects. 

Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation

Up to US $250,000

Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG): Recreation Restoration Infrastructure (RRI) Grant

Applications due Mar 15, 2027

Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant

The Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG) is for new outdoor recreation infrastructure projects and helps communities build recreation amenities that support local economic development, tourism, and quality of life improvements for Utah’s residents.

Introduction

The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) is committed to ensuring every Utahn can live a healthy and active lifestyle through outdoor recreation and access to natural space. The DOR focuses on four key areas: expanding recreational access, promoting safety and education, ensuring responsible stewardship and sustainable visitation, and driving economic growth through outdoor recreation.

With our grant programs, we support local communities in achieving these goals and are thrilled to offer five grants under the Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG) Program in 2026.

Recreation Restoration Infrastructure (RRI) Grant

Restore high-use and high-priority trials or repair and replace developed recreation infrastructure on public lands

For restoration of existing outdoor recreation infrastructure.

Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation

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US $5,000 - US $200,000

Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG): Community Parks & Recreation (CPR) Grant

Applications due Mar 15, 2027

Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant

The Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG) is for new outdoor recreation infrastructure projects and helps communities build recreation amenities that support local economic development, tourism, and quality of life improvements for Utah’s residents.

Introduction

The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) is committed to ensuring every Utahn can live a healthy and active lifestyle through outdoor recreation and access to natural space. The DOR focuses on four key areas: expanding recreational access, promoting safety and education, ensuring responsible stewardship and sustainable visitation, and driving economic growth through outdoor recreation.

With our grant programs, we support local communities in achieving these goals and are thrilled to offer five grants under the Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG) Program in 2026.

Community Parks & Recreation (CPR) Grant

More traditional community park infrastructure with regional significance

 To support community parks serving regional needs.

Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation

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Public Infrastructure Grants in Utah Highlights

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Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Utah

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Utah?

Grants are most commonly $149,236.

$149,236

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Public Infrastructure Grants in Utah year over year?

In 2024, funders in Utah awarded a total of 17,449 grants.

2022 15,060

2023 16,088

2024 17,449

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Public Infrastructure Grants in Utah given out in Utah, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, Education, and Human Services.

1. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

2. Education

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Public Infrastructure Grants in Utah changing over time?

Funding has increased by 20.04%.

2022 $2,111,781,223

2023 $2,158,508,053
2.21%

2024 $2,591,146,024
20.04%

Utah Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Salt Lake County, Utah County, and Summit County receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Salt Lake County $2,225,470,813
Utah County $333,268,158
Summit County $112,889,843
Cache County $75,901,071
Weber County $66,161,813