Utah Grants

Last updated October 7, 2026

There are currently 22 active grants available to Utah applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

22 grants in Utah

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Rural Communities Opportunity Grant Economic Opportunity Grants · State Oct 30, 2026 · Varies Competitive grants available to rural counties, cities, and towns to support unique economic development projects and activities.	Oct 30, 2026	Varies
Rural Employment Development Incentive Economic Opportunity Grants · State Nov 15, 2026 · Varies Grants for businesses creating new high-paying jobs in rural Utah communities. Quarterly application windows available.	Nov 15, 2026	Varies
Federal 319(h) Grants Water Quality Funding · State Nov 30, 2026 · $90M – $100M Federal EPA Clean Water Act Section 319(h) grants to support watershed-based initiatives that implement approved watershed plans and TMDLs.	Nov 30, 2026	$90M – $100M
Federal 319(h) Grants (Clean Water Act) Water Quality Funding · State Nov 30, 2026 · $90M – $100M U.S. EPA-funded grants under Clean Water Act Section 319(h) to support watershed-based initiatives that implement watershed plans and address nonpoint source pollution. Requires 40% mandatory nonfederal cost share.	Nov 30, 2026	$90M – $100M
State Nonpoint Source Grants Water Quality Funding · State Mar 31, 2027 · $15M – $100M State-funded grants to reduce nonpoint sources of water pollution through voluntary and incentive-based best management practices.	Mar 31, 2027	$15M – $100M
State Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grants Water Quality Funding · State Mar 31, 2027 · $15M – $100M Utah Division of Water Quality grant program to reduce nonpoint sources of water pollution through voluntary and incentive-based best management practices.	Mar 31, 2027	$15M – $100M
Housing & Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ) Economic Opportunity Grants · State Dec 31, 2027 · Varies Enables a portion of incremental tax revenue growth to be captured over a period of time to support development costs, including housing affordability and increased density.	Dec 31, 2027	Varies
First Home Investment Zone (FHIZ) Economic Opportunity Grants · State Dec 31, 2027 · Varies Enables a portion of incremental tax revenue growth to be captured over time to accommodate the zone's project and system infrastructure costs. Focuses on housing affordability.	Dec 31, 2027	Varies
Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship (CSOS) Children First Education Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Children First Education Fund (CFEF), Utah's first nonprofit scholarship-granting organization, administers the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship (CSOS) under contract with the State of Utah, awarding scholarships to eligible students…	Not published	Varies
Utah Rural Jobs Economic Opportunity Grants · State Not published · Varies Supports growth of eligible rural small businesses by providing flexible and affordable capital to expand and create new jobs. Applications submitted through approved Rural Investment Companies.	Not published	Varies
Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Economic Opportunity Grants · State Not published · Varies Promotes economic development and business growth in rural areas of the state through tax credits.	Not published	Varies
Rural Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (REDTIF) Economic Opportunity Grants · State Not published · Varies With the rural modifications to the EDTIF program, known as REDTIF, projects within rural Utah qualify for more significant incentive amounts.	Not published	Varies
Startup State Initiative Economic Opportunity Grants · State Not published · Varies Celebrates, inspires, and empowers Utah entrepreneurs and those who support them. Funding sources include small business loans, grants, venture capital, angel investors, business competitions, and crowd funding.	Not published	Varies
The Startup State Initiative Economic Opportunity Grants · State Not published · Varies The Startup State Initiative celebrates, inspires, and empowers Utah entrepreneurs and those who support them. Funding sources include small business loans, grants, venture capital, angel investors, business competitions, and crowd funding.	Not published	Varies
Major Sporting Event Venue Zone (MSEVZ) Economic Opportunity Grants · State Not published · Varies Promotes economic development for major sports facilities in Utah and encourages redevelopment of aging venues, the development of new venues and supporting infrastructure, and increased use of public transportation.	Not published	Varies
Cache Education Foundation Student Scholarships Cache Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cache Education Foundation (Cache County School District, UT) administers many named student scholarships for local high school students, including the Pepperidge Farm, Kenton Reynolds, Kelly Campbell, Daniel Robert Lynch, Thad and…	Not published	Varies
APEX Accelerator Economic Opportunity Grants · State Not published · Varies Utah's APEX Accelerator helps Utah businesses find, bid, and win procurement opportunities with Department of Defense (DoD) federal, state, and local entities.	Not published	Varies
Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI) Economic Opportunity Grants · State Not published · Varies GOED administers a statewide small business capital access program. It provides capital and technical assistance to help small businesses and entrepreneurs grow, succeed, and remain stable, benefiting communities nationwide.	Not published	Varies
Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (EDTIF) Economic Opportunity Grants · State Not published · Varies The Utah Legislature created the Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (EDTIF) corporate incentive program in 2005. It maintains Utah's robust environment for economic development.	Not published	Varies
Hotel Impact Mitigation Fund Economic Opportunity Grants · State Not published · Varies This grant allows a qualified hotel to enter into a contract to pursue a claim for loss of income.	Not published	Varies
Regionally Significant Development Zone (RSDZ) Economic Opportunity Grants · State Not published · Varies Enables a portion of incremental tax revenue growth to be captured over time.	Not published	Varies
Cache Education Foundation Teacher Grants Cache Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $2K The Cache Education Foundation offers classroom/teacher grants to Cache County School District K-12 certified teachers and administrators: Incentives for Excellence Technology Grants ($250-$1,500, awarded twice per school year, private…	Not published	$100 – $2K

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About grants in Utah

Utah administers public funding through agencies such as the Utah Division of Arts & Museums (part of the Department of Cultural & Community Engagement), the Utah State Board of Education, the Utah Housing Corporation, and the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity. The state's philanthropic sector is shaped by large family foundations with a long history of giving.

Utah grants by category

Browse Utah funding by cause area.

Community Development Grants in Utah 11 Small Business Grants in Utah 10 Environmental Conservation Grants in Utah 4 Recreation Grants in Utah 4 Grants for Startups in Utah 4 Water Grants in Utah 4 Affordable Housing Grants in Utah 3 Agriculture Grants in Utah 3 Grants for Education in Utah 2 Grants for K-12 Schools in Utah 2 Grants for Disabled in Utah 1 Environmental Education Grants in Utah 1 Grants for Nonprofits in Utah 1 Search & Rescue Grants in Utah 1 Grants for Special Education in Utah 1 Grants for Teachers in Utah 1 Transportation Grants in Utah 1 Workforce Development Grants in Utah 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What state grants are available in Utah?

Key Utah agencies include the Utah Division of Arts & Museums within the Department of Cultural & Community Engagement, the Utah State Board of Education, the Utah Housing Corporation for housing programs, and the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity for business and community development funding.

What foundations serve Utah?

Major Utah grantmakers include the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, the Sorenson Legacy Foundation, and the Community Foundation of Utah. These funders support arts and culture, education, health, and community programs throughout the state.

Are there grants for Utah nonprofits?

Yes. Large private funders such as the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation and the Sorenson Legacy Foundation are significant sources of nonprofit support, while the Community Foundation of Utah connects donors to local causes. State agencies including the Division of Arts & Museums also offer program grants to nonprofits.

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