Utah Technology Innovation Funding (UTIF) Program is sponsored by Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO). Provides financial assistance to Utah-based small businesses seeking federal funding for innovative technology development through the SBIR and STTR programs.

Grants & Funding - Governor's Office of Economic Development For a view of scheduled grants and related activities, such as training meetings and annual reporting, please see our Grants Calendar. If you have any questions about GOED grants, please contact us at [email protected] . Read our guide to applying for GOED grants.

Guide to Applying for Grants Rural Communities Opportunity Grant Rural Employment Development Incentive Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Housing & Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ) First Home Investment Zone (FHIZ) Regionally Significant Development Zone (RSDZ) Major Sporting Event Venue Zone (MSEVZ) Economic Assistance Grant Hotel Impact Mitigation Fund Cooperative Marketing Grant Affordable Housing Infrastructure Grant Center for Rural Development Contact [email protected] or 801-538-8687 for more information.

Annual Reporting Period: May 15-Aug. 1, 2026 A grant for rural county governments supporting economic development planning, projects, and activities Rural Communities Opportunity Grant Annual Reporting Period: May 15-Aug.

1, 2026 Competitive grants are available to rural counties, cities, and towns to support unique economic development projects and activities Rural Employment Development Incentive 2026 Quarterly Application Windows: Grants for businesses creating new high-paying jobs in rural Utah communities Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Promotes economic development and business growth in rural areas of the state Apply through approved Rural Investment Companies Supports growth of eligible rural small businesses by providing flexible and affordable capital to expand and create new jobs Contact [email protected] for more information.

Housing & Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ) Expires: December 31, 2027 Enables a portion of incremental tax revenue growth to be captured over a period of time to support development costs, including housing affordability and increased density. A municipality or a public transit county may propose an HTRZ around commuter rail, light rail, and BRT stations.

First Home Investment Zone (FHIZ) Expires: December 31, 2027 Enables a portion of incremental tax revenue growth to be captured over time to accommodate the zone’s project and system infrastructure costs. Regionally Significant Development Zone (RSDZ) Enables a portion of incremental tax revenue growth to be captured over time.

This captured revenue is intended to support development costs in economically significant areas, including housing and transit-oriented development (TOD) considerations. Major Sporting Event Venue Zone (MSEVZ) Promotes economic development for major sports facilities* in Utah and encourages redevelopment of aging venues, the development of new venues and supporting infrastructure, and increased use of public transportation.

*Olympic and non-Olympic facilities will be considered. Contact [email protected] for more information. Economic Assistance Grant Up to a $200,000 grant for Utah businesses that promote and support economic opportunity and provide a service related to industry, education, community development, or infrastructure connected to the state’s five targeted industries.

Hotel Impact Mitigation Fund This grant will allow a qualified hotel to enter into a contract to pursue a claim for loss of income. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Utah Tourism Cooperative Marketing Grant: 2026 Cycle The Utah Office of Tourism's Cooperative Marketing Grant is designed to help local destinations, non-profit attractions, non-profit events, federally recognized tribes, and municipalities amplify their advertising efforts and attract out-of-state visitors.

Marketing Only — No Infrastructure: This grant requires a strict 1:1 exact cash match and is dedicated exclusively to external marketing and advertising initiatives (such as digital media, print ads, billboards, and PR campaigns). Affordable Housing Infrastructure Grant Created in 2025 by the Utah Legislature, the program establishes a grant fund to support infrastructure for affordable housing.

The grants are awarded to qualified public entities within a county of the first class (Salt Lake County). Utah’s APEX Accelerator helps Utah businesses find, bid, and win procurement opportunities with Department of Defense (DoD) federal, state, and local entities.

Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (EDTIF) The Utah Legislature created the Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (EDTIF) corporate incentive program in 2005. As the state’s needs and economy continue to evolve, the Legislature fine-tunes the EDTIF program to maintain Utah's robust environment for economic development.

Rural Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (REDTIF) With the rural modifications to the EDTIF program, known as REDTIF, projects within rural Utah qualify for more significant incentive amounts. The Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI) GOED administers a statewide small business capital access program.

It provides capital and technical assistance to help small businesses and entrepreneurs grow, succeed, and remain stable, benefiting communities nationwide. The Startup State Initiative The Startup State Initiative celebrates, inspires, and empowers Utah entrepreneurs and those who support them. Funding sources include small business loans, grants, venture capital, angel investors, business competitions, and crowd funding.

Not finding what you're looking for? Consider exploring opportunities from some of GOED's partner agencies.

Governor's Office of Planning & Budget (GOPB) Nucleus Grow (formerly Utah Innovation Center) Utah Department of Natural Resources Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation Utah Office of Energy Development Utah State University Extension: Remote Work Job Training Utah Department of Agriculture and Food The grant programs listed below are now closed. They're listed alphabetically here for reference only.

▸ Air & Water Innovation Grant FY23 & FY24 Funding for the Air & Water Innovation Grant has been expended, and the program is now closed. Current FY23 and FY24 grant recipients can direct questions to [email protected] .

▸ Utah Manufacturing Modernization Grant Opened:TBD A grant that incentivizes Utah businesses to modernize, establish, relocate, retain, or develop manufacturing in the state and help lessen American dependence on foreign manufacturing. Current FY23 and FY24 grant recipients can direct questions to [email protected]