Grants & Planning
THE UTAH DIVISION OF OUTDOOR RECREATION IS PROUD TO ADMINISTER SEVERAL GRANT PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE PLANNING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:
Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG)
The 2024 grant cycle is CLOSED. Click HERE to learn more.
UORG is for new outdoor recreation infrastructure projects and helps communities build recreation amenities that support local economic development. Within the UORG program are the UORG Tier 1 ($15,001-$200,000), Regional Asset Tier (Up to $750,000), Mini-Grant (Up to $15,000), and the Utah Outdoor Classroom Grant (Up to $15,000). Eligible applicants include: municipalities, counties, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations.
Recreation Restoration Infrastructure Grant (RRI)
The 2024 grant cycle is CLOSED. Click HERE to learn more.
Funds are awarded to restore high-use and high-priority trails or repair or replace other types of developed recreation infrastructure on public lands. RRI grants are offered from $5,000-$150,000. Eligible applicants include: municipalities, counties, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and federal and state agencies.
OHV Recreation Grant (OHVR) – Bi-Annual
The 2024 Spring grant cycle is CLOSED. Click HERE to learn more.
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.
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
The 2024 grant cycle is CLOSED. Click HERE to learn more.
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federally-funded program established to assist government agencies with the creation of high-quality, public outdoor recreation facilities. LWCF grants have been used to construct golf courses, swimming pools, and parks.
Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
The 2024 grant cycle is CLOSED. Click HERE to learn more.
The federally-funded Recreational Trails Program (RTP) has helped with non-motorized and motorized trail development and maintenance, trail educational programs, and trail-related environmental protection projects.
OHV Access & Education Grant
The 2022 grant cycle is CLOSED. Click HERE to learn more.
Donations received when motor vehicle registration or registration renewals designate a voluntary contribution of $2. This application is open to 501(c)(3) who has at least one full-time employee and has as a primary part of its mission to protect access to public lands by motor vehicle operators or educate the public about appropriate off-highway vehicle use.
Outdoor Recreation Planning Assistance (ORPA)
The 2024 grant cycle is CLOSED. Click HERE to learn more.
The Outdoor Recreation Planning Assistance Program (ORPA) is a newly developed technical assistance service created to help your community define its outdoor recreation goals. Our program aims to help communities build capacity at the local level by providing planning assistance, stakeholder and community engagement, and defining a plan of action.
Year-Round OHV Land Acquisition Grant
Click here to apply. Click HERE to learn more.
The Year-Round OHV Land Acquisition Grant is a matching grant intended to provide access and continued use for off-highway vehicle (OHV) users on new and existing trails. Beginning February 15, 2023, the Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) will begin offering a year-round OHV Land Acquisition Grant. Allowable applicants can apply at-need for funding to purchase land, ROWs, and easements. A portion of funding can be used for title work, legal descriptions, and surveying of the land intended for purchase.
Boating Access Grant
Click HERE to learn more.
The Boating Access (BA) Program provides grant funds to the states, the District of Columbia, and insular areas fish and wildlife agencies for projects that provide access to America’s waterways by developing new access facilities or renovation and/or improvement of existing facilities. The funds apportioned annually are derived from excise taxes on fishing equipment, motorboat, and small engine fuels, import duties, and interest collected in the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.
Clean Vessel Act Grant
The Clean Vessel Act Grant Program (CVA) provides grant funds to the State of Utah for the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of pump-out stations and waste reception facilities for recreational boaters. The grant also provides for educational programs that inform boaters of the importance of proper disposal of their sewage.
If you have additional questions, please contact the appropriate program coordinator.
Available Grants
Grants and Planning Team
Grants & Planning
THE UTAH DIVISION OF OUTDOOR RECREATION IS PROUD TO ADMINISTER SEVERAL GRANT PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE PLANNING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:
Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG)
The 2024 grant cycle is CLOSED. Click here to learn more.
UORG is for new outdoor recreation infrastructure projects and helps communities build recreation amenities that support local economic development. Within the UORG program are the UORG Tier 1 ($15,001-$200,000), Regional Asset Tier (Up to $750,000), Mini-Grant (Up to $15,000), and the Utah Outdoor Classroom Grant (Up to $15,000). Eligible applicants include: municipalities, counties, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations. The 2024 UORG application cycle is open Tuesday, Jan. 16 – Friday, March 15.
Recreation Restoration Infrastructure Grant (RRI)
The 2023 grant cycle is CLOSED. Click the link above to learn more.
Funds are awarded to restore high-use and high-priority trails or repair or replace other types of developed recreation infrastructure on public lands. RRI grants are offered from $5,000-$150,000. Eligible applicants include: municipalities, counties, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and federal and state agencies.
Utah OHV Recreation Grant (OHVR) – Bi-Annual
The 2024 grant cycle is CLOSED. Click the link above to learn more.
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.
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
The 2024 grant cycle is CLOSED. Click the link above to learn more.
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federally-funded program established to assist government agencies with the creation of high-quality, public outdoor recreation facilities. LWCF grants have been used to construct golf courses, swimming pools, and parks.
Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
The 2024 grant cycle is CLOSED. Click the link above to learn more.
The federally-funded Recreational Trails Program (RTP) has helped with non-motorized and motorized trail development and maintenance, trail educational programs, and trail-related environmental protection projects.
OHV Access & Education Grant
Click the link above to learn more.
Donations received when motor vehicle registration or registration renewals designate a voluntary contribution of $2. This application is open to 501(c)(3) who has at least one full-time employee and has as a primary part of its mission to protect access to public lands by motor vehicle operators or educate the public about appropriate off-highway vehicle use.
Outdoor Recreation Planning Assistance (ORPA)
The 2024 cycle is CLOSED. Click the link above to learn more.
The Outdoor Recreation Planning Assistance Program (ORPA) is a newly developed technical assistance service created to help your community define its outdoor recreation goals. Our program aims to help communities build capacity at the local level by providing planning assistance, stakeholder and community engagement, and defining a plan of action.
Year-Round OHV Land Acquisition Grant
Click the link above to learn more.
The Year-Round OHV Land Acquisition Grant is a matching grant intended to provide access and continued use for off-highway vehicle (OHV) users on new and existing trails. Beginning February 15, 2023, the Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) will begin offering a year-round OHV Land Acquisition Grant. Allowable applicants can apply at-need for funding to purchase land, ROWs, and easements. A portion of funding can be used for title work, legal descriptions, and surveying of the land intended for purchase.
Boating Access Grant
Click the link above to learn more.
The Boating Access (BA) Program provides grant funds to the states, the District of Columbia, and insular areas fish and wildlife agencies for projects that provide access to America’s waterways by developing new access facilities or renovation and/or improvement of existing facilities. The funds apportioned annually are derived from excise taxes on fishing equipment, motorboat, and small engine fuels, import duties, and interest collected in the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.
Clean Vessel Act Grant
Click the link above to learn more.
The Clean Vessel Act Grant Program (CVA) provides grant funds to the State of Utah for the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of pump-out stations and waste reception facilities for recreational boaters. The grant also provides for educational programs that inform boaters of the importance of proper disposal of their sewage.
If you have additional questions, please contact the appropriate program coordinator.