Grants and Loans

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food administers several grants to help further the development of the state’s agricultural and food industries. Information on open grants and previous grant programs can be found below.

Open Grants

Utah Pollinator Habitat Program

The Utah Pollinator Habitat Program aims to enhance and expand existing landscapes to improve pollen and nectar available for pollinators. The grant offers seed mixes and plants to applicants who submit a project that would provide better connectivity between habitats to better support beneficial species. Application Window: Now Open through April 15, 2026.

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UGIP Predatory Animal Control Grant

Open to livestock producers who have suffered predation losses. Application Window: Now open through August 31st, 2026.

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UGIP Small Livestock Operation Grant

Open to small livestock operations (75 animal units or less). Application Window: Now open through December 31st, 2026.

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Utah Grazing Improvement Program Grant

Open to livestock operations, providing cost-share grants for projects that improve rangeland management and sustainability. Application Window: Now open through December 31st, 2026.

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Guide to Getting a Unique Entity Identifier

A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is a federal identification number issued through SAM.gov. It is free to obtain and is required for many federal grant opportunities.

Coming Soon

Application Window: Closed
Contact: Katie Ottmann – [email protected], (385) 224-9447
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), in cooperation with the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), started AgVIP to help farming operations develop a conservation plan for their property and begin to implement practices that will improve crop yields, build soil health, and protect water quality. Participants in the Voluntary Agricultural Incentive Program will be able to work with conservation planners from UDAF to discuss their agricultural operation, complete an annual conservation assessment, explore new practices suited to their operation, and receive a comprehensive, customized conservation plan.

Application Window: Closed
Contact: Aaron Eagar, [email protected]
The Invasive Species Mitigation Weed Control Grant is intended to fund weed control projects with a high probability of success in the State of Utah.
Eligible projects include early detection & rapid response; critical treatment for larger area protection; monitoring, prevention, and rehabilitation; and research related to invasive species.
Projects will be funded for the current year with the possibility of renewing funding for multi-year projects.

Application Window: Closed
Contact: Allison Ross – [email protected], (385) 549-7987
Eligible applicants include producers, schools, trade associations, non-profits, farmers markets, farming and ranching co-ops, etc. headquartered in Utah.
Eligible projects must benefit more than one producer or organization and may include a broad range of focus such as improving marketing, research, training, certifications, plant health, etc. for specialty crops.

Application Window: Closed
Contact: Allison Ross – [email protected], (385) 549-7987
This reimbursement grant is open to processors located in Utah with fewer than 100 employees who plan to make an immediate impact on the state’s capacity to process or store Utah raised or grown beef, dairy, pork, eggs, poultry, lamb, bison, fruit, vegetables, grain, honey, etc.
$1,000,000 total is available; awards will be capped at $200,000 with $20,000 held for microgrants of $5,000 or less.

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Agricultural Loans

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USDA Resources

Agriculture Marketing Services (grants, organic certification)
Farm Service Agency (localized farm support, reporting)
Local and Regional Food Systems Resource Guide (resources to support local and regional food systems)
Natural Resource Conservation Services (conservation grants)
Risk Management Agency (crop insurance)
Rural Development (rural development grants, rural home loans)