• Nonprofit organizations
• Institutions of higher education
• State Agencies
• Government entities within the state including cities, counties, and municipalities 
• Community or faith-based organizations 
• Partnerships of any of the above entities

Awards will be funded up to $500. This is not a reimbursable grant. Funding will be distributed in July 2023. UServeUtah reserves the right to award less than the requested amount based on available funding and submitted applications.

Organizations may only receive funding for one Community Engagement Grant (including all three grant types) each fiscal year (July - June). Project grants over $500 may be requested with the Standard or EZ Grant applications.

The following expenses are fundable depending on the proposed project scope:

• Advertising (funds spent to promote the initiative)
• Facility (cost of location to carry out the initiative)
• Printing (printed materials for the initiative)
• Supplies (items purchased to carry out the initiative)
• Food (funds for snacks and meals for initiative participants)

• Stipends or personnel salary
• Indirect or administrative costs and equipment
• Grants may not be used for fundraising or cash prizes
• While funding may be used to educate on the political process, direct political event(s), lobbying, or religious proselytizing activities are not allowed
• Scholarships
• Gift cards or certificates
• Assist, promote, or deter union organizing
• Impair existing contracts for services or collective bargaining agreements
• Event(s) and program(s) outside of Utah

Applicants who receive grant awards will be responsible for:

• Engaging at least 10 volunteers within the grant period
• Having a focus on the proposed day of service/recognition period
• Submitting end of project report: no later than 45 days after the end of your initiative and no later than June 15, 2024
  • Number of volunteers (as accurate as possible)
  • Number of volunteer hours (as accurate as possible)
  • How did the project benefit the community
  • Share other funding sources supporting the project
  • Images and impact story
• Including UServeUtah logo on all program materials and publicity. Tagging @userveutah in social media posts.

• Community Engagement Grants Information Session
• Grant Application (Microsoft Word version)
  Final applications must be submitted in Qualtrics
• Performance Measurement Resources
• Community Engagement Pathways
• Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact Judy Hut (jhut@utah.gov) with any questions.