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Youth Engagement Grants (UCORE, UCORE Educator, and Nature-Based Learning Infrastructure Grants) is sponsored by Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation. These grants provide outdoor recreation and learning experiences to youth in Utah, aiming to teach physical skills for a healthy and active lifestyle.
There are three grant options: UCORE (for outdoor programming), UCORE Educator (for non-profit education institutions, school districts, and formal educators), and Nature-Based Learning Infrastructure (for infrastructure related to nature-based learning).
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Youth Engagement Grants - Utah Outdoor Recreation The Utah Children’s Outdoor Recreation and Education (UCORE), UCORE Educator, and Nature-Based Learning Infrastructure Grants provide outdoor recreation and learning experiences to youth in Utah. This funding aims to teach youth the physical skills that can make outdoor recreation part of a healthy and active lifestyle.
UCORE complements the state’s Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) Initiative and hopes to provide more opportunities so no child is left inside. Please review the 2027 UCORE Program Guide to learn what activities and expenses UCORE can help your program fund. UCORE Educator - Up to $15,000 Nature-Based Learning Infrastructure - Up to $15,000 Next cycle opens: Aug.
3 - Sept.
21, 2026 UCORE: Non-profits, local governments (including counties, cities, park & recreation districts, etc.), and tribal governments UCORE Educator: Non-profit education institutions, school districts, and formal educators Nature-Based Learning Infrastructure: Non-profit educational institutions, local governments (including counties, cities, park & recreation districts, etc.), non-profits, and tribal governments Rebekah Rawlings , Youth Engagement Grants Administrator Patrick Morrison , Recreation Program Director 2026 Youth Engagement Program Guide: Download the UCORE Reimbursement Packet Reimbursement Invoice Form Up-Front Funding Request Form 2027 Youth Engagement Program Guide List of 2025 Grant Recipients Utah Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Advisory Committee 2026 Outdoor Classroom Design Guide Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant Recreation Restoration Infrastructure Grant Community Parks and Recreation Grant Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Outdoor Recreation Mitigation Grant Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Utah Boating Recreation Grant Outdoor Recreation Planning Assistance Utah Boating Recreation Grant View our 2026 Annual Report The monthly newsletter keeps you updated on Utah’s outdoor community, industry, events, jobs, stewardship opportunities, and more.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profits, local governments (including counties, cities, park & recreation districts, etc.), and tribal governments (UCORE and Nature-Based Learning Infrastructure). Non-profit education institutions, school districts, and formal educators (UCORE Educator). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Youth Engagement Grants (UCORE, UCORE Educator, and Nature-Based Learning Infrastructure Grants) are due January 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Youth Engagement Grants (UCORE, UCORE Educator, and Nature-Based Learning Infrastructure Grants) is funded by Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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