• Restrictions on use of funds: Must be used for trails, trailheads, planning etc., but only for alternative modes of transportation.
  • Other items of Note: This plan was funded mainly by the Transportation Alternatives Program with matching funds from the Duchesne County Special Service District #2.

4.3.4.2 Outdoor Recreation Grant – Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation

  • Sponsor Eligibility: Government entity, non-profit
  • Match Requirements: 50% matching required, up to 25% in-kind and remaining match in cash
  • Availability of Funds: Competitive, funded from tourism taxes and will vary from year to year, up to $150,000 each application
  • Application Timeline: Varies, generally in the first few months of each year
  • Availability Timeline: Awards are generally announced in the summer and funds made available shortly afterwards.
  • Restrictions on use of funds: May not be used for planning, must be tied to economic development, have at least some construction component and funds must be expended within 18 months of award.
  • Other Items of Note: Project must be shovel ready and have NEPA complete if required.

4.3.4.3 Recreation Restoration Infrastructure Grant – Utah Office Of Outdoor Recreation

  • Sponsor Eligibility: Non-profit organization or local government entity or tribe.
  • Match Requirements: 50% matching required, up to 25% in-kind and remaining match in cash
  • Availability of Funds: Competitive, funded from tourism taxes and will vary from year to year, up to $150,000 each application
  • Application Timeline: Varies, generally in the first few months of each year
  • Availability Timeline: Awards are generally announced in the summer and funds made available shortly afterwards.
  • Restrictions on use of funds: The infrastructure must be on publicly owned lands which can be city, state, or federally owned and managed. A partnership agreement must exist between the applicant and the land management agency.
  • Other Items of Note: This grant is for restoration, reconstruction, or heavy maintenance of existing recreation infrastructure on public lands.

4.3.4.4 OHV Fiscal Incentives Grant (FIG) – Utah State Parks

  • Sponsor Eligibility: Government entity or non-profit
  • Match Requirements: 50% match (for a Competitive application)
  • Availability of Funds: Up to $12,500 per project
  • Application Timeline: Quarterly applications usually starting at the end of the previous quarter
  • Availability Timeline: Applications are reviewed and awarded in months following submission of the applications, funds are made available in the months following award
  • Restrictions on the use of funds:
  • Other Items of Note: May be used to purchase easements/land, and condition assessment

4.3.4.5 Recreation Trails Grant (RTP) – Federal Highways Administration/Utah State Parks

  • Sponsor Eligibility: Government entity or non-profit