OVERVIE W This table provides a snapshot of what to prepare for when applying for the OOR Grants. Eligible applicants: Municipalities, counties, tribal governments, and non profit organizations. Public use: The project must be open for public use.
General Eligibility Requirements
Economic opportunity*: Must increase visitation to the area and/or offer an economic opportunity to the community to focus on attracting and/or retaining residents. *UORG Tier 1 and UORG Regional Asset Tier only.
2021 Grant Cycle
January 20 - March 19, 2021
Deadline
Friday, March 19, 2021, by 5 p.m. MST
Grant Sizes
UORG Tier 1 – Grant awards range from $10,001 to $150,000 per project. UORG Regional Asset Tier – UORG funding of up to $500,000 is available for large outdoor recreation projects that will cost more than $2,000,000. At this level, applicants must present to the Outdoor Recreation Grant Advisory Committee in-person or virtually. UORG Mini-Grant - $500 - $10,000 – New to 2021 Utah Outdoor Classroom Grant - $500 to $10,000 – New to 2021 Recreation Restoration Infrastructure (RRI) – Grant awards range from $5,000 to $150,000 per project. They are given as a 1:1 match. At least half of the applicant’s match must be a cash
Match Component
match. For RRI, UORG Mini-Grant and Utah Outdoor Classroom grant, the match can be a combination of partner and applicant. The project must be completed within 24 months of the signed contract date. UORG Mini-Grant and Utah Outdoor Classroom Grant to be completed within 18 months of the signed contract date.
Contract and Reporting Requirements
Funding is given after the applicant’s spend. Up to 75% of the matched monies may be given before completion of the project. The final funding is contingent upon inspection of the completed project. Awardees will only receive reimbursement funds up to the amount the awardee spends (e.g., if you were initially awarded $10,000 but only ended up spending enough to qualify for $8,000, awardees will only be reimbursed $8,000).
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