Youth Engagement Grants
Youth Engagement Grants from the Division of Outdoor Recreation fund science-based outdoor learning, recreation, and infrastructure projects for Utah youth ages 6–18.
Funder: Division of Outdoor Recreation
Due Dates: August 3, 2026 (Application opens) | September 21, 2026 (Application closes)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per project; 18-month contract period; 20% match required.
Summary: Supports Utah youth outdoor learning, recreation, and infrastructure projects for ages 6–18, fostering lifelong healthy, active lifestyles.
Key Information: All grants are reimbursement-based; some up-front funding available for qualifying applicants.
Description
The Division of Outdoor Recreation's Youth Engagement Grants—including the Utah Children’s Outdoor Recreation and Education (UCORE) and Outdoor Classroom Grants—provide funding for projects that deliver high-quality, outdoor-focused learning experiences to Utah youth ages 6–18. The grants aim to build physical skills, encourage lifelong participation in outdoor recreation, and support healthy, active lifestyles. Funding is available for programmatic activities, educator-led outdoor learning, and nature-based infrastructure, all in alignment with the state's Every Kid Outdoors Initiative.
