Utah Food Security Grant is sponsored by Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. Covers expenses including processing equipment, coolers/freezers, contractor costs, and more to enhance food security in Utah.

Grants and Loans | Utah Department of Agriculture and Food The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food administers several grants to help further the development of the state’s agricultural and food industries. Information on open grants and previous grant programs can be found below.

Agricultural Voluntary Incentive Program (AgVIP) AgVIP is a voluntary, incentive-based program offered by the Utah Soil Health Program to help producers implement nutrient management and soil health practices on their operation. Application Window: Now open through June 22nd, 2026.

Utah Grazing Improvement Program Grant Open to livestock operations, providing cost-share grants for projects that improve rangeland management and sustainability. Application Window: Now open through December 31st, 2026. UGIP Predatory Animal Control Grant Open to livestock producers who have suffered predation losses.

Application Window: Now open through August 31st, 2026. UGIP Small Livestock Operation Grant Open to small livestock operations (75 animal units or less). Application Window: Now open through December 31st, 2026.

Guide to Getting a Unique Entity Identifier A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is a federal identification number issued through SAM. gov. It is free to obtain and is required for many federal grant opportunities.

Agricultural Water Optimization Program Application Window: Closed Contact: Water Optimization Planning Coordinators The Agricultural Water Optimization Program improves the use of water resources and maintains viable agriculture without increasing depletions through innovative agricultural practices and the funding of new and updated infrastructure.

Learn more about the Agricultural Water Optimization Program Invasive Species Mitigation Weed Control Grant Application Window: Closed Contact: Aaron Eagar, [email protected] The Invasive Species Mitigation Weed Control Grant is intended to fund weed control projects with a high probability of success in the State of Utah.

Eligible projects include early detection & rapid response; critical treatment for larger area protection; monitoring, prevention, and rehabilitation; and research related to invasive species. Projects will be funded for the current year with the possibility of renewing funding for multi-year projects.

Learn more about the Invasive Species Mitigation Weed Control Grant Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Application Window: Closed Contact: Allison Ross – [email protected] , (385) 549-7987 Eligible applicants include producers, schools, trade associations, non-profits, farmers markets, farming and ranching co-ops, etc. headquartered in Utah.

Eligible projects must benefit more than one producer or organization and may include a broad range of focus such as improving marketing, research, training, certifications, plant health, etc. for specialty crops.

Learn more about the Specialty Crop Block Grant Application Window: Closed Contact: Allison Ross – [email protected] , (385) 549-7987 This reimbursement grant is open to processors located in Utah with fewer than 100 employees who plan to make an immediate impact on the state’s capacity to process or store Utah raised or grown beef, dairy, pork, eggs, poultry, lamb, bison, fruit, vegetables, grain, honey, etc. $1,000,000 total is available; awards will be capped at $200,000 with $20,000 held for microgrants of $5,000 or less.

Learn more about the Utah Food Security Grant Utah Pollinator Habitat Program Application Window: Now Closed Contact: Program Email [email protected] The purpose of this program is to achieve the following: Increase the amount of available pollinator habitat throughout Utah Enhance and expand existing landscapes to improve resources (pollen and nectar) available for pollinators Provide better connectivity between habitats to better support beneficial species Increase access and availability of native seed resources across the state Increase public awareness and involvement to improve pollinator habitat state-wide Learn more about the Utah Pollinator Habitat Program Agriculture Marketing Services (grants, organic certification) Farm Service Agency (localized farm support, reporting) Local and Regional Food Systems Resource Guide (resources to support local and regional food systems) Natural Resource Conservation Services (conservation grants) Risk Management Agency (crop insurance) Rural Development (rural development grants, rural home loans)