UORG REGIONAL ASSET TIER The Regional Asset Tier awards up to $500,000 to projects with a total value of at least $2 million. These large projects can become regional draws bringing economic and tourism benefits through increased visitation and resident retention. Applicants to the Regional Asset Tier level funding will be required to give a five minute in-person or virtual presentation to the Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG) Scoring Committee. The scoring committee has discretion in the number of Regional Asset Tier projects and the awarded amount. The most competitive projects will focus on using UORG funds to support outdoor recreation elements rather than surrounding infrastructure, such as bathrooms or parking lots. Applicants are encouraged to show how they can raise additional funds if the full $500,000 is not awarded. For a more in-depth look at the Regional Asset Tier funding, go to: 08:49 on the 2020 Grant Workshop Webinar.
2020 Regional Asset Tier Recipients Millcreek City Center Ice Ribbon $500,000 (2020) As part of the new Millcreek City Center development, Millcreek will be using their funding to build an ice rink/ribbon to draw community members to enjoy outdoor recreation during the winter months. This rink will double as a rollerskating rink/ribbon during the summer months, providing urban outdoor recreation opportunities year-round.
Jordan River Water Trail – Phase I Launch Locations
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Salt Lake City installing launches at Gadsby Trailhead and Fisher Mansion
Jordan River Water Traila — Phase 1 Launch
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Jordan River Water Trail $250,000 (2020) This project will install nine canoe/kayak launches along the Jordan River and construct one parking lot to access a launch location, allowing individual users to have various options to recreate on the river. Several of these launches will be designed to accommodate users that use mobility devices. This is the first phase of the Jordan River Water Trail, which aims to increase recreational opportunities along the Jordan River Corridor.
