Utah Rural Communities Opportunity Grant

econgrants@utah.gov
business@utah.gov
801.538.8680

The Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development offers grants for economic development planning, projects, and activities in rural communities in Utah.

The grant is designed to address the economic development needs of rural communities, including:

• Business recruitment, development, and expansion
• Workforce training and development
• Infrastructure, industrial building development, and capital facilities improvements for business development

Program fact sheet

Eligible rural communities include:

• Counties of the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth class
• Cities, towns, and metro townships located within those counties
• Municipalities with a population of 10,000 or less in counties of the second class
• Associations of Governments (AOGs)

Up to $800,000 based on applicant type.

Up to 40% match is required based on applicant type and location.

A link to the application instructions is available on the program website.

Submit through the online application portal.