SALT LAKE CITY — In a historic milestone for public lands and local communities, the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation (DOR) has awarded a record $23.2 million in grants to fund 142 outdoor recreation projects across every one of the state’s 29 counties.
“This is a landmark year for outdoor recreation in Utah,” said Jason Curry, director of DOR. “These grants are more than just investments in recreation; they’re investments in community health, mental health, rural economies and long-term stewardship of Utah’s lands.”
The funding—dispersed through the Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant (UORG), Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation (OHVR) Grant, and Recreational Trails Program (RTP)—is the largest combined award in the program’s history:
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UORG: $17.9 million for 84 projects
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OHVR: $3.3 million for 32 projects
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RTP: $2 million for 26 projects
In Cache County, multiple projects received support, including:
Projects receiving funding in Box Elder County include:
Projects in Rich County receiving grants include:
In total, over $1.3 million in grants were allocated to projects in Cache, Box Elder and Rich counties.
Since 2015, the Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant program has awarded more than $83 million to enhance access to parks, trails, and open spaces. The OHVR program, launched in 2020, has now delivered over $19 million for motorized recreation. RTP, funded through federal transportation dollars, continues to support vital trail networks across Utah.
“This year we saw a tremendous increase not only in applications but in the quality and scope of projects submitted,” said Curry. “Utahns are clearly passionate about their public lands and outdoor access.”
For a full list of 2025 grant recipients, visit recreation.utah.gov/grants.