Utah Outdoor Recreation Mitigation Grant (ORMG) – 2026

Eligible Utah counties may apply through September 30, 2026 for funding tied to documented visitor related emergency and safety impacts from outdoor recreation, tourism, and visitation.

FundingNo fixed per-county award cap is published on the current program page.

DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026; no closing clock time or time zone is published on the current program page.

Last verifiedSeptember 27, 2026

Required next actionComplete one collaborative county application, document visitor-related impacts and eligible costs, upload the required ledger, cost estimate, acknowledgements, and supporting records, and submit through the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation grant portal by September 30, 2026. Because the public page does not publish a clock time or time zone, submit early.

Broad Eligibility

Eligible Utah counties of the third through sixth classes that satisfy the program's statutory eligibility requirements.

Atlas Analysis

Opportunity Overview

The Utah Outdoor Recreation Mitigation Grant (ORMG) helps eligible Utah counties manage documented visitor related impacts from outdoor recreation, tourism, and visitation.

Application Window

The 2026 application window runs from July 15 through September 30, 2026. The current program page does not publish a closing clock time or time zone, so Atlas does not infer one.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible Utah counties of the third through sixth classes may apply. The program is designed for counties that meet the statutory eligibility requirements tied to county classification and transient room tax conditions.

Eligible Uses

Documented needs may include search and rescue, emergency medical response, law enforcement, waste management, road repair, and safety improvements associated with visitor impacts.

Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the online application and upload required supporting materials, including a reimbursement ledger, cost estimate, and other documentation required by the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation. Incomplete applications or applications missing required attachments will not be reviewed.

Submission

Applications are submitted through the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation grant portal. Each eligible county may submit one collaborative county application.

Atlas Fit Analysis

Atlas Opportunity Score: 88/100. The opportunity has a clear Utah county applicant class, documented public safety and emergency response uses, and a current fixed deadline.

N9+ Fit Score: 82/100 conditional. A legitimate role may exist where an eligible county or county partner documents an allowable emergency response or remote clinical assessment use within the controlling program rules. Atlas will not assume device allowability, procurement eligibility, or a clinical use without applicant specific validation.

QC Healthcare Fit: 78/100 conditional. A role could exist in county emergency response or healthcare related implementation support, subject to the applicant structure and allowable cost rules.

Verification Notes

Verified against the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation program page on September 25, 2026. Atlas does not infer an unpublished award cap, closing time, match requirement, or waiver.

Official source: https://recreation.utah.gov/outdoor-recreation-mitigation-grant/