Recreation Restoration Infrastructure Grant
The RRI Grant funds restoration and replacement of deteriorating outdoor recreation infrastructure on Utah public lands, focusing on safety, accessibility, and long-term sustainability.
Funder: Division of Outdoor Recreation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application period opens) | March 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 per project; minimum request $5,000; project period up to 28 months; matching required (minimum 20%, county-based scale).
Summary: Supports restoration, repair, or replacement of aging outdoor recreation infrastructure on public lands in Utah.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant; all dates are projected based on the annual cycle.
Description
The Recreation Restoration Infrastructure Grant (RRI) is a competitive grant program administered by the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation. It is designed to fund projects that restore, repair, or replace aging, degraded, or unsafe outdoor recreation infrastructure on public lands throughout Utah. The goal is to ensure that outdoor recreation facilities remain safe, accessible, and enjoyable for the public while supporting long-term stewardship and sustainability of these assets.
Eligible projects include significant restoration or rehabilitation of trails (motorized and non-motorized), campgrounds, picnic sites, water recreation infrastructure (such as boat docks or fishing piers), and ADA-accessible recreation facilities. Projects must go beyond routine maintenance and address critical safety, resource protection, or user experience needs.
