The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is currently receiving support from local non-profits and other conservation specialists with initial efforts to establish the pilot program.
Donor Name: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State: Utah
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/15/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
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.
Eligibility Criteria
- Awards will only be given to properties owned or managed by applicant.
- Projects must be in Utah to qualify.
- All categories of applicants will be considered (individuals, non-profits, government agencies, academic institutes, commercial entities, Native American tribes, wildlife preserves, land trusts, etc.)
- Habitat improvement priority areas will include watersheds and habitat corridors that provide connectivity.
- Particular emphasis will be on improving habitat for native pollinator and bee populations throughout the state.
- Irrigation for plant establishment will be a requirement for project award.
- Awarded applicants will receive additional information in August with plants available early Fall for distribution.
- Plants are pre-selected and supplied based on your region.
For more information, visit UDAF.