Jordan River Commission

Grants & Funding Assistance

The Jordan River Commission recognizes that no one entity can implement all the recommendations of the Blueprint Jordan River, and that realizing this long-range vision for the river corridor will take the concerted efforts of many organizations.  To that end, the JRC is pleased to support its member governments and partner organizations with financial support for projects that help to implement the recommendations outlined in the Blueprint.

Jordan River Recreational Access Grant

The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL) has up to $2,450,000 in funding available to
support a matching grant to a county, municipality, or the Jordan River Commission for an improvement
project that increases recreational access on the Jordan River. This funding has a 1:1 matching funds
requirement of non-state funds and will be dispersed in the form of reimbursement grants.


Project proposals should be consistent with the goals outlined in the Blueprint Jordan River
(http://BlueprintJordanRiver.org) and/or FFSL’s management objectives in the Jordan River
Comprehensive Management Plan. FFSL may award funding to one singular project or several projects,
depending on the number and nature of the applications received. Depending on the nature of the
proposed projects, FFSL may issue one-year or multiple-year grants. Submission of an application does
not guarantee an award of grant funding and FFSL may decide not to distribute all of the available funds.
FFSL reserves the right to partially fund proposals during the application review.

Applications Due September 30, 2026.

Please review the Request for Proposals (RFP) for instructions on how to apply.

Recreational Access Request for Proposals

Bank Stabilization Grant

The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (FFSL) has $50,000 in project funding available to
support bank stabilization projects on or adjacent to sovereign lands along the Jordan River. This funding
has a 1:1 matching requirement of non-state contributions (cash or in-kind) and will be dispersed in the
form of reimbursement grants. All project work must be completed with final reports and reimbursement
requests submitted prior to June 30, 2027.

Applications Due September 1, 2026.

Please review the Request for Proposals (RFP) for instructions on how to apply.

Bank Stabilization Request for Proposals

Small Grants

The Jordan River Commission has a small grants program available to its member governments and other community partners.  The program offers small grants, up to $2,500, with an opportunity for up to $5,000 for exceptional proposals, for projects that help implement the goals of the Blueprint Jordan River and the purposes of the Jordan River Commission.  Grant proposals are accepted twice annually, and are evaluated and awarded by the Governing Board.

Applications are accepted for consideration at the May and November Governing Board meetings.  To be considered at those meetings, applications are due two weeks prior to the Board meetings, which are held the first Thursday of the month in May and November. Learn more about the program and how to apply at the link below.

Small Grants Solicitation

Additional Funding Resources

  • A local 501(c)3 non-profit, the Jordan River Foundation is available to help Jordan River stakeholders secure funding for projects. Their mission is to “provide funding to preserve and enhance life and enjoyment of this community asset known as the Jordan River Parkway.”
  • The JRC has compiled a List of Federal, State, Local, and Private Grant and Funding Sources available to help implement projects that implement the ideas of the Blueprint Jordan River.

This resource is a work in progress and we are continually working to fill informational holes.  Due to the fact that grant information is constantly changing, this document may have links that are out of date or have incorrect information.  Please research each opportunity yourself to ensure that you have the most current information.

Grant Writing Assistance

The Jordan River Commission staff is available to assist in grant writing for projects that help implement the Blueprint Jordan River.  Resources available to our members and partners include:

  • The JRC staff can assist you by providing complete grant writing and grant coordination and reporting.  A small administrative fee may be added to particularly complex grant applications.
  • The resource specialists on the JRC’s Technical Advisory Committee can provide draft grant proposal review assistance, helping to ensure you are using the most convincing technical language in your grant proposal, or by helping develop a proposed project from the ground up to meet the requirements of a funding opportunity.

In addition, the Jordan River Foundation has limited capacity to assist with project proposals as well, especially when a grant sources require funding through a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.