The Carbon County Economic Development is seeking applications for its Rural County Grant Program.
Donor Name: Carbon County Economic Development
State: Utah
County: Carbon County (UT)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000 and $10,000
Details:
The Carbon County Rural County Grant Program (RCGP) is designed to address the economic development needs of Carbon County, which may include:
- business recruitment, development, and expansion;
- workforce training and development; and,
- infrastructure and capital facilities improvements for business development.
Funding Information
Carbon County has grant funds for potential projects. A dollar for dollar (50/50) match is required. Cash and/or in-kind matches will be considered. Average requested awards will be between $1,000 and $10,000, though larger grant requests up to $50,000 may be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include the following:
- for-profit businesses;
- non-profit organizations; and,
- local government entities.
All applicants must be located in Carbon County. Examples of eligible grant projects include, but are not limited to:
- affordable housing developments (excluding single (1) home construction);
- infrastructure development (commercial and housing);
- new commercial building construction and/or existing commercial building expansion;
- new or upgraded equipment and/or machinery;
- value-added agriculture expansion; and,
- new or uncommon industry investments.
The following projects/expenses are ineligible for the RCGP:
- project area is not located in Carbon County;
- short-term payroll, utility, or other operating expenses; project does not provide business development, job creation or economic incentive to Carbon County;
- project is not current on property taxes, has an invalid/unapproved business license or conditional use permit, or is in violation of any other applicable federal, state or local rule, regulation or requirement.
For more information, visit Carbon County Economic Development.
