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Grants

Grants

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Hikers on an Ogden Utah Trail in the Autumn.

UORG / RRI / CPR


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Kayakers wearing life jackets on Bear Lake in Utah

Boating Grants


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RTP / LWCF


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OHVR Grant


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Grant Programs

Use the grant cards below to explore each program and find the best fit for your project.

Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG)

2026 cycle is closed

UORG is for new outdoor recreation infrastructure projects and helps communities build recreation amenities that support local economic development.

OHV Recreation Grant (OHVR)

Next cycle opens summer 2026

The OHV Recreation Grant is open to cities, counties, and federal agencies — as well as nonprofit organizations. Provides assistance to sustain, enhance, and improve motorized recreation within Utah.

Youth Engagement Grants

Next cycle opens 2026

Provides high-quality, outdoor-focused learning experiences to Utah youth ages 6-18. This funding aims to teach youth the physical skills that can make outdoor recreation part of a healthy and active lifestyle.

Recreational Trails Program (RTP)

2026 cycle is closed

The federally-funded RTP Grant has helped with non-motorized and motorized trail development and maintenance, trail educational programs, and trail-related environmental protection projects.

Boating Access Grant

Cycle information available on program page

Supports projects that improve or expand public boating access, helping communities maintain safe and functional facilities for boaters.

Clean Vessel Act Grant

Cycle information available on program page

Provides funds for construction, renovation, operation and maintenance of pump-out stations and waste reception facilities for recreational boaters. Also supports educational programs that inform boaters of the importance of proper sewage disposal.

Outdoor Recreation Planning Assistance

Application cycle is OPEN! April 6 - May 15, 2026

Technical assistance service created to help communities define outdoor recreation goals. The program helps communities build capacity at the local level by providing planning assistance, stakeholder and community engagement, and defining a plan of action.


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