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Rural Communities Opportunity Grant (RCOG)

Rural Communities Opportunity Grant (RCOG)

Supports rural Utah municipalities and associations with matching grants for recruitment, workforce, and infrastructure-led development.

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The Rural Communities Opportunity Grant (RCOG) is a competitive grant program administered by the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) that provides funding to rural local governments for economic development activities. Eligible applicants include Utah counties classified as third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class; cities, towns, and metro townships within those counties; municipali…

Competitive, match-required grants to rural Utah counties, municipalities, and Associations of Governments for business recruitment, workforce training, and capital infrastructure improvements that strengthen local economies.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.30 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: business.utah.gov