Community Development Grants in Utah
Last updated September 29, 2026
There are 10 active community development grants tagged to Utah, part of 3,331 active community development grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Rural Communities Opportunity Grant Economic Opportunity Grants · State October 30, 2026 · Varies Competitive grants available to rural counties, cities, and towns to support unique economic development projects and activities. | |
| Rural Employment Development Incentive Economic Opportunity Grants · State November 15, 2026 · Varies Grants for businesses creating new high-paying jobs in rural Utah communities. Quarterly application windows: Feb. | |
| Housing & Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ) Economic Opportunity Grants · State December 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. | |
| First Home Investment Zone (FHIZ) Economic Opportunity Grants · State December 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. | |
| Utah Rural Jobs Economic Opportunity Grants · State Rolling · Varies Supports growth of eligible rural small businesses by providing flexible and affordable capital to expand and create new jobs. Applied through approved Rural Investment Companies. | |
| Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Economic Opportunity Grants · State Rolling · Varies Promotes economic development and business growth in rural areas of the state. | |
| Rural Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (REDTIF) Economic Opportunity Grants · State Rolling · Varies With the rural modifications to the EDTIF program, known as REDTIF, projects within rural Utah qualify for more significant incentive amounts. | |
| Major Sporting Event Venue Zone (MSEVZ) Economic Opportunity Grants · State Rolling · 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. | |
| Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (EDTIF) Economic Opportunity Grants · State Rolling · Varies The Utah Legislature created the Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (EDTIF) corporate incentive program in 2005. Provides tax incentives for economic development projects. | |
| Regionally Significant Development Zone (RSDZ) Economic Opportunity Grants · State Rolling · Varies Enables a portion of incremental tax revenue growth to be captured over time. |
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About community development grants in Utah
Community development grants fund efforts to revitalize neighborhoods through affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, business assistance, and services for low- and moderate-income residents. HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, is the flagship federal source, providing formula grants to states, cities, and counties. National intermediaries like LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, plus the Treasury's CDFI Fund, channel additional capital into community development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What community development grants are available?
Eligible community development activities include housing rehabilitation and development, micro-enterprise and business assistance, infrastructure, public facilities, planning, public services, and removal of architectural barriers. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is the primary federal program, supplemented by funding from intermediaries and foundations. Projects generally must benefit low- and moderate-income communities.
Who funds community development?
HUD administers the Community Development Block Grant program, distributing formula grants to states, cities, and counties that then fund local projects. National community development intermediaries such as LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, along with the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund and local community foundations, provide loans and grants. Most CDBG funds reach nonprofits through their local or state government.
How does a nonprofit access CDBG funds?
CDBG dollars flow from HUD to your city, county, or state, which run their own application cycles and consolidated planning processes; nonprofits apply to that local jurisdiction rather than directly to HUD. Identify whether your community is an "entitlement" city or county or is served through the state program, then track that jurisdiction's annual action plan and application timeline. Aligning your project with the jurisdiction's stated priorities is essential.
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