Cost-share
Utah Grazing Improvement Program Grant (incl. Small Livestock Operation Grant)
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
What you can get
Maximum request $200,000 (UGIP Grant); maximum request $10,000 (Small Livestock Operation Grant) • Cost-share percentage not stated on the official page; confirm with regional coordinator.
- Readiness
- Local office first
- Who can apply
- producer, livestock producers grazing cattle, sheep, goats, or horses in Utah, small operations 20 75 animal units (small operation grant)
- Coverage
- UT
- Deadline & timing
- Due December 31, 2026. UDAF grants page lists both the UGIP Grant and the UGIP Small Livestock Operation Grant as 'Now open through December 31st, 2026'; program page states 'Application Deadline: December 31'. Applications via forms on the program page; regional coordinators assist.
- Eligibility
- Small Livestock Operation Grant not for purchasing/leasing land or livestock. Fundable improvements include water developments, fencing, and vegetation treatments.
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Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Oct 31, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.