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Introduction Outdoor recreation infrastructure can bring economic benefits to Utah’s communities. Some counties, cities and towns are capitalizing on local outdoor recreation amenities to attract tourists to the region. Other communities find that having nearby outdoor recreation opportunities adds to the quality of life of local citizens, helps attract new residents, and can lead to an increase in local property values. Businesses, especially hightech firms, consider outdoor recreation amenities as “absolutely vital” to attracting and keeping high-value employees. The Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG) Program for infrastructure projects was created to help communities build trails and other recreation amenities to support local economic development.
Ogden has used its outdoor recreation amenities to attract businesses such as Osprey.
This program guide is designed to help the submitter apply for an infrastructure grant from the UORG program. UORG has specific requirements and unique criteria. The following pages will provide information that will be helpful to grant applicants. To avoid mistakes that may cause your grant application to be rejected, please read this program guide thoroughly.
Restaurants and retailers that cater to recreation-loving tourists can benefit from nearby trails.
