Welcome to the Utah Pollinator Program. Pollinators play a vital role in our agricultural industry, local economies, and overall health of our ecosystems. Unfortunately, many pollinator populations have experienced drastic declines in recent years. Population loss can be linked to several contributing factors including loss of habitat, changing climate and associated weather patterns, disease and pesticide use.
2026 Program Timeline:
- The 2026 Application Period will open on March 1 and run through April 15, 2026, check back for updates.
- The 2026 Application Process and Program Details Webinar will be held on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026.
- Awardees for the 2026 program period will be notified via email on June 3, 2026.
- The Awardee Webinar will be presented on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
- Annual report due from previous 2023 – 2025 awardees on Friday, August 7, 2026.
- The 2025 Awardee Webinar and Program Updates was held on July 30, 2025 and is available for viewing, by clicking here.
- The Doug Tallamy and Nature’s Best Hope in Utah webinar (held in March 2024) recording is now available for viewing.
- The 2025 Application Process and Program Details Webinar was held on March 26, 2025 and is available for viewing, by clicking here. This may be helpful for 2026 applicants to prepare.
- The Doug Tallamy and Nature’s Best Hope in Utah webinar (held in March 2024) recording is now available for viewing and can help potential awardees look forward to their application period.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: The Utah Pollinator Habitat Program has a new program manager.
Utah Pollinator Habitat Program Goals:
The purpose of this program is to achieve the following:
- Increase the amount of available pollinator habitat throughout Utah
- Enhance and expand existing landscapes to improve resources (pollen and nectar) available for pollinators
- Provide better connectivity between habitats to better support beneficial species
- Increase access and availability of native seed resources across the state
- Increase public awareness and involvement to improve pollinator habitat state-wide
General Information:
- Online application submission: March 1 through April 15, 2025
- Awards will only be given to properties owned or managed by applicant
- Projects must be in Utah to qualify
- All categories of applicants will be considered (individuals, non-profits, government agencies, academic institutes, commercial entities, Native American tribes, wildlife preserves, land trusts, etc.)
- Habitat improvement priority areas will include watersheds and habitat corridors that provide connectivity
- Particular emphasis will be on improving habitat for native pollinator and bee populations throughout the state
- Irrigation for plant establishment will be a requirement for project award
- Awarded applicants will receive additional information in August with plants available early Fall for distribution
- Plants are pre-selected and supplied based on your region
