The Utah Children’s Outdoor Recreation and Education (UCORE) and Outdoor Classroom Grants provide high-quality, outdoor-focused learning experiences to youth ages 6-18 in Utah. This funding aims to teach youth the physical skills that can make outdoor recreation part of a healthy and active lifestyle. UCORE complements the state’s Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) Initiative and hopes to provide more opportunities so no child is left inside. Please review the 2026 UCORE Program Guide to learn what activities and expenses UCORE can help your program fund.

Funding Amount

• Up to $15,000

Cycle Dates: 2025 application cycle closed. Check back in 2026.

Eligible Applicants:

Educational institutions, local governments (including counties, cities, park & recreation districts, etc.), non-profits and tribal governments

Contact Us:

• Caroline Weiler, Youth Engagement Program Manager
• Patrick Morrison, Recreation Program Director