The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is accepting applications for its Utah Pollinator Habitat Program.
Donor Name: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State: Utah
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/15/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Under the Utah pollinator pilot program UDAF may implement one or more of several objectives to increase awareness of and habitat for pollinators including the provision of grants that cover up to 25% of the costs for the planting of pollinator-friendly native plants or seeds in Utah on private or public land. Utah’s landowners and managers are instrumental in promoting land stewardship practices that enhance the health and diversity of our pollinators while supporting Utah’s specialty crop production. We encourage you to participate in this exciting and rewarding pollinator pilot program.
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
- 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
For more information, visit UDAF.
