Utah for Nonprofits Grants

The Economic Assistance Grant Program assists Utah businesses in promoting and supporting economic opportunities in the state and provides services related to industry, education, community development, or infrastructure. Donor Name: Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity State: Utah County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Based on the categories stated above, grant prioritization includes: Projects focused on developing Utah’s five targeted industries: Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, Financial Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, and Software & IT. Funding Tiers Funding tiers are set to encourage applications from businesses of all sizes, with project budgets and grant requests both small and large. EAG tiers include: Tier 1 – For grant requests up to and including $50,000. Tier 2 – For grant requests greater than $50,000, up to and including $100,000. Tier 3 – For grant requests greater than $100,000, up to a maximum award of $200,000. Project Period Project can be completed within 18 months from the award date. Criteria For this grant, a business is defined as a for-profit or nonprofit entity. Government entities are not eligible to apply. To qualify for this grant, an applicant’s principal place of business must be in Utah, and the applicant must be registered and in good standing with the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. For more information, visit Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity.

Applications are now being accepted for the Arts Grants. Donor Name: Nephi City State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grant funds can only be used for operating expenses of non-profit cultural organizations. Cultural organizations are private non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is the advancement or preservation of natural history, art, music, theater, dance, or cultural arts including literature, motion picture, or story telling. The City Council has designated 5% of the PAR Tax revenue to be available for grants dedicated to local arts organizations. Funding Information In fiscal year 2024, there is approximately $7,867 available for an arts grant. The form requires you to provide information on the following areas:  Describe your organization  Describe the project  Describe the amount you are requesting  Describe in detail how the funds will be used and more For more information, visit Nephi City.

The LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Fund provides grants to preserve or restore critical open land or agricultural land in Utah. Donor Name: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) State: Utah County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of the LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Fund is to conserve productive farm and ranch land through voluntary, incentive-based approaches on properties that will positively impact Utah’s agricultural future, whether on its own or as part of a broader working landscape. This includes properties that preserve significant aspects of the State’s agricultural heritage.  The program seeks to ensure the protection of vital farmland, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and safeguard the long-term viability of agricultural communities and markets in Utah. These conservation projects not only benefit individual landowners and the State’s agricultural economy, but they also provide a wealth of benefits to the public by preserving scenic open space, and wildlife habitat, and maintaining critical ecosystem functions. The LeRay McAllister Program uses funds appropriated by the Utah Legislature to purchase conservation easements on important pieces of private land, acquire small parcels in fee title under limited circumstances, and provide small restoration grants to improve conserved lands. Funding Information A total of $1,000,000 was appropriated by the Legislature for 2024. Matching funds are required. Eligibility Criteria Eligible applicants must be a qualified easement-holding entity. A qualified easement-holding entity must have an organizational commitment to protect the conservation values of the easement and have the resources and expertise to enforce those restrictions in perpetuity. This can include local entities (counties, cities, towns), UDAF, the Utah Department of Natural Resources and its divisions, Land Trusts, and charitable organizations that qualify as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information, visit UDAF.

The Summit County is accepting applications from non-profit entities for fiscal year 2025 grant funding. Donor Name: Summit County State: Utah County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Summit County provides annual grants to local non-profit and governmental entities based off revenue from specific sales tax initiatives. These grants help fund various projects that aim to improve the quality of life for residents as well as expand tourist interest and investment in the County. For more information, visit Summit County.

The Ruby J. Craddock Memorial Trust is seeking applications to support for the care and well-being of animals, adolescent intervention programs helping youth acquire skills to meet life’s challenges, education and research in connection with epilepsy, and programs for home care of the terminally ill. Donor Name: The Ruby J. Craddock Memorial Trust State: Utah County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Program Areas Education Environment, animals Health Human services Funding Information Average grant size: $5,000 – $10,000 Average total giving per year: $65,000 Requirements To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to conservation districts in Utah to organize workshops and conferences that educate agricultural producers on soil health practices.

The Park City Community Foundation strives to create an enduring philanthropic community to benefit all the people of greater Park City. Donor Name: Park City Community Foundation State: Utah County: Summit County (UT), Wasatch County (UT) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Community Foundation established the Community Fund with the goal of providing unrestricted funding to local nonprofit organizations that support the health of the community. Areas of Interest  Arts and culture, education, sports and recreation, children and families, physical or mental health and human services, youth services, conservation and environment, housing security, and other community-based efforts. Types of Support  Grant requests are for unrestricted support, including but not limited to operating, equipment, startup costs, consulting services, technical assistance, research, measurement & evaluation, demonstration, capacity building, and matching grants. An application may be submitted as a joint request from multiple organizations. Funding Information Grants will fall in the range of $2,500-$15,000, depending on the amount available for distribution. Eligibility Criteria  Park City Community Foundation will consider grant applications from organizations meeting all the following eligibility requirements: Serve people living or working in Summit County (Wasatch County will be considered, although grant making decisions will emphasize organizations based in Summit County that serve Summit County). Qualify as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the Internal Revenue Code. Applicants without 501(c)(3) status, but which have applied to the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) for such status, may apply. Receipt letter from the IRS of application is required at time of application to Park City Community Foundation. Applicants without 501(c)(3) status, but which are operating under an organization qualified as a 501(c)(3) organization, may apply separately if they have the written consent of the qualified organization. In that case, the application must contain a letter of agreement between the two organizations, which sets forth the responsibilities of each organization. Applicants that are not 501(c)(3) organizations but are implementing charitable activities for the benefit of the citizens of Summit County, should contact Park City Community Foundation before applying. Under some circumstances, they are eligible to be considered for funding but may be required to adhere to separate reporting measures and disbursement processes. Restrictions Grants will not be awarded for: debt reductions or retiring past operating deficits sponsorships, dinners, or one-time events fellowships or other grants to individuals loans litigation political campaigns endowment funds graduate and post-graduate research purposes that further political or religious doctrine. For more information, visit PCCF.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Summit and Wasatch Counties, as well as other Utah entities, to support projects that enhance the quality of life in the Park City area through community service and tangible improvements.

The City of Provo and Utah Valley HOME Consortium announce the availability of $1,759,085.00 in HOME Investment Partnership – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funding for the acquisition and development of a non-congregate shelter (NCS) that will serve individuals fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking. Donor Name: City of Provo State: Utah County: Utah County (UT) City: Provo Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/20/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Eligible Projects  May include but are not limited to the acquisition of land and construction of noncongregate shelter (NCS) or acquisition and/or rehabilitation of existing structures such as motels, hotels, or other facilities to be used for NCS. No funds may be used to fund any costs associated with the operation of a non-congregate shelter. Qualifying Population HOME-ARP NCS units may only be occupied by individuals or families who are fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, as defined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development 24 CFR 5.2003. Eligible Applicants  Eligible applicants may be Nonprofit, governmental, and/or quasi-governmental agencies; housing authorities; for profit entities serving the defined Qualifying Population above within the Utah Valley HOME Consortium boundaries (Provo City and Utah County Excluding Eagle Mountain, Alpine and Fairfield). For more information, visit City of Provo.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Utah that focus on improving health, education, community development, environmental preservation, and the arts, while ensuring they meet community needs without duplicating existing services.

The Simmons Family Foundation, established in 1986 by Roy W. and Elizabeth E. Simmons in Salt Lake City, is dedicated to enhancing the virtues of good citizenship through support for religious, medical, community, art, and educational initiatives. With a focus on serving the people of Utah, the Foundation prioritizes projects and organizations that align with its mission. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) or 170(c) non-profit organizations. The Foundation emphasizes a preference for direct project funding over organizations that grant funds to others.

Established in 1985, the R. Harold Burton Foundation honors the legacy of Robert Harold and Maybelle Covey Burton by supporting education, science, literacy, and health and human services projects in the greater Salt Lake metropolitan area. Reflecting the Burtons' interests, the foundation awards grants to tax-exempt organizations primarily located in this region, aiming to enhance the community's capacity for positive impact. Grant applications are reviewed twice yearly, with submission deadlines on February 15 for spring and August 15 for fall. Eligible organizations must demonstrate a charitable or educational purpose and hold a 501(c)(3) status.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the greater Salt Lake area that focus on education, science, literacy, and health and human services.