The Uinta County Conservation District is now accepting applications for the Community Enhancement Grant Program. This program was created by the Uinta County Conservation District (UCCD) Board of Supervisors to encourage projects throughout the county that promote natural resources and provide beautification of public spaces. The grants can be awarded for up to $5,000 per project.

There are so many possibilities for projects, but here are a few ideas to get the creative juices flowing:  Interpretive signs in outdoor areas or along trails, creating gardens with native plants in public areas to help with water conservation and storm runoff; windbreaks or other tree plantings that improve the use of outdoor areas and/or wildlife habitat; public pollinator gardens to increase the presence of native pollinator species in our communities, tree and water-wise landscape plantings in public parks; library, church and cemetery plantings, Boy Scout and Girl Scout projects.

Do you have another idea? UCCD would love to hear it

The grants are available to businesses, landowners, groups, schools, clubs, scouts and other civic organizations or entities that have an interest in conservation and improving our public spaces.  Applications can be found on UCCD’s website at www.uintacountycd.com and are due by April 8.