The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is pleased to announce the LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Fund to support the permanent protection of agricultural lands through conservation easements.
Donor Name: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State: Utah
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/31/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This funding opportunity supports UDAF’s mission to protect working farms and ranches that provide locally grown food, support Utah’s rural economy, and preserve the state’s agricultural heritage.
Funding Information
- Total Funding Available: $1,000,000
- Maximum Grant Request: $500,000.
Eligible Projects:
To be eligible, projects must:
- Protect active agricultural lands that are at risk of conversion or degradation;
- Involve willing landowners who are committed to the long-term stewardship of their land;
- Result in a perpetual conservation easement that meets UDAF and, if applicable, NRCS ACEP-ALE program standards;
- Demonstrate strong conservation value, such as soil quality, water availability, and proximity to other protected lands; and
- Leverage additional funding or in-kind contributions.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofit land trusts,
- Local governments,
- Tribes, and
- Other eligible entities capable of holding and stewarding perpetual conservation easements.
For more information, visit UDAF.
