Search Through Utah Grants for Nonprofits in the U.S.

Grants for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working in Utah

91

Available grants

$7.4M

Total funding amount

$13.1K

Median grant amount

Utah grants for nonprofits provide funding to support education, public health, community development, and environmental conservation initiatives. The following grants empower organizations to address state-specific challenges, foster sustainability, and enhance quality of life across Utah.


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Find 91 funding opportunities for nonprofits in Utah, with $7.4M available. Instrumentl helps nonprofits identify funding sources with strategic deadline tracking, advanced search tools, and tailored grant recommendations to promote statewide impact.

Last updated: June 2, 2025. Next update: August 3, 2025.

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Grant Insights : Utah Grants for Nonprofits

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.

91 Utah grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

27 Utah grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

21 Utah grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

23 Utah grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

79 Utah grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

1,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Health Care Access & Delivery

300+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Domestic Violence

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Utah grants for Nonprofits?

Most grants are due in the second quarter.

Q1
24.7%
Q2
26.5%
Q3
24.7%
Q4
24.2%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Utah Grants for Nonprofits?

Grants are most commonly $13,125.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available in Utah?

There is a wide variety of funding sources for nonprofits available in Utah. Currently, there are more than 91 individual open grants available, totaling $7,427,450 in funding. For organizations interested in pursuing grant funding in Utah, the median grant size is $13,125. However, those interested in attaining more funds will be happy to know that there are currently 27 grant opportunities that are over $25,000. There are also 23 grants that support general operating expenses and 79 grants that fund programs and projects. More specifically, over 1,000+ grants focus on health care access & delivery and more than 300+ grant opportunities are focused on domestic violence.

What types of grants are available for nonprofits in Utah?

In Utah, more than half of the opportunities come from private foundations, followed by corporate funders, government agencies, and more. Here’s a breakdown of where you'll find the most grants available:

  • Private Foundations: Around 56 grants come from private foundations. Many support environmental conservation, homelessness services, and literacy from a variety of foundations. For example, the Wilburforce Foundation and Maki Foundation both support environmental conservation, while the Cross Charitable Foundation Inc. funds homelessness services, and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports literacy in the state.
  • Federal, State & Local Government: The USDA, United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Energy, and the National Library of Medicine all fund federal government grants in Utah that focus on rural development, water resource management, and energy. On the state and local side, there are 8 grants that have an emphasis on water resource management, education, and health services, including grants from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services and the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.
  • Corporate Funders: There are 15 grants available from corporations, including grants that largely focus on community services and education from corporations like Boeing, Marathon Petroleum, Nature's Path Organic, and Bank of America.

Whether you go after government grants or foundation grants depends on your grant readiness and the alignment your organization has with the funder's focus. Keep in mind that government grants often have large awards but equally large compliance requirements.

When is the best time to apply for grants in Utah?

Based on the data we have now, the best time to apply for grants in Utah is in Q2, which is when about 26.5% of deadlines for grants land. This period offers nonprofits the most opportunities to secure funding. However, Q1 has a similar amount of grant deadlines, with 24.7%. Comparatively, Q4 is the grant period with the least activity, coming in at only 24.2%. To maximize your odds of winning grant funding, be aware of the peak fundraising periods.

What is the overall funding landscape in Utah?

The nonprofit funding landscape throughout Utah has shown significant activity over the past several years. Based on the funding reports sent to the IRS, overall grant funding reached nearly $1.9 billion in 2021 and then rose to $2.1 billion in 2022. The largest areas for funding included private grantmaking foundations. Likewise, the top counties that received the most funding were Salt Lake County, Utah County, and Summit County.

How can Instrumentl help nonprofits find and win more grants in Utah?

If you want to start finding more grants in Utah, Instrumentl simplifies the entire grant process. You can easily research funders, manage deadlines, and keep on top of everything in our all-in-one platform.

With Instrumentl, you'll get access to over 20,000 live grants and 400,000 funders beyond what you see here in Utah. Learn more about how Instrumentl helps nonprofits streamline their grant process.