Utah Pollinator Habitat Program

Program Purpose

• 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

• 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.)

• Minimum space requirement of 900 square feet needed for consideration 

• Applicants must agree to a 3-year follow-up period

Qualified applicants will be awarded up to 25% costs share through plant and seed contributions for selected projects. There will be no cash awards at this time.

All applicants must submit through the online application form. Other forms of applying will not be accepted. 

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• Trifold Project Information Handout