Please use this information to help answer questions and/or concerns you might have about the grant or the grant process. Carefully read each section and understand your obligation in this grant process. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of the advisory board members or the County Manager and/or the County Manager's assistant.
A completed application with required attachments must be submitted by 5 p.m on the deadline. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed by the TAP board and applicants will be directed to apply during the next cycle.
Required attachments:
All applications:
- Project timeline
- Budget spreadsheet
- Current W9
- Letter of support
Park Projects:
- Concept drawing
Arts Projects:
- Marketing plan
Tier 3 or Trails Projects:
- Bids, quotes, or estimates
Types of Grants Awarded
Tier 1 Grant: Less than or equal to $4,999. Full amount will be funded.
Tier 2 Grant: $5,000 to $74,999,000. Half the grant funds will be given upon award. The remaining funds will be dispersed upon completion of the project/event/etc.
Tier 3 projects or a Trail Grant: $75,000+. Half the grant funds will be given upon award. The remaining funds will be dispersed upon completion of the project/event/etc.
A presentation is required for all Tier 3 grant applications. The presentation should be no more than five minutes and provide an overview of the project and include a five-minute question and answer period. At least one representative from the Wasatch County Council will review the presentation.
25% of the total cost of the project must be matching funds. 50% of that match can be in-kind donations but must be documented accurately. For example:
Total project cost = $200,000
Matching funds = $50,000, up to $25,000 can be in-kind, and the remaining $25,000 must be cash.
Application Information:
We suggest writing your application answers in a word processor outside of the online application. This will allow more effective proofreading, editing, and tracking character count. This will also help alleviate connection errors and lost work. Finally, remember to save your work as you fill out the application.
All 501(c)(3) must provide a copy of their IRS status and a current W9.
Answer all questions within the character limits that pertain to your project.
Ensure all attachments are uploaded before submitting your application.
Send any questions to: taptaxboard@wasatch.utah.gov
General Project Requirements:
Arts and parks projects must be completed within one year of signing the contract.
Trail projects must be completed within two years of signing the contract.
Each grant recipient shall maintain accurate and complete financial records. If volunteer time is part of the grant, a log of volunteers and hours worked must be submitted with the final report. Use state estimates for volunteer costs for time.
All grantee's work must comply with all federal, local, and state laws and rules that apply.
Timeline for Grant Applications
Spring Grant Cycle
Open January 1 through February 28
Board review March - April
Funds awarded in May
Fall Grant Cycle
Open July 1 through August 31
Board review: September- October
Funds awarded in November
Wasatch County TAP Tax grants will be reviewed and evaluated based on the following points:
Arts
Quality of the artists, arts organizations, arts education providers, works of art, or services that the project will involve, as appropriate.
Artistic and/or cultural significance of the project
Potential impact on local artists and the local arts scene
Potential to celebrate Wasatch County’s creativity and cultural heritage, invite mutual respect for differing beliefs and values, or to enrich the community
Ability to conduct the project based on factors including the appropriateness of the budget, the quality and clarity of the project goals and design, the resources involved, and the qualifications of the project’s personnel
Parks
Ability to conduct the project based on factors including the appropriateness of the budget, the quality and clarity of the project goals and design, the resources involved, and the qualifications of the project’s personnel.
Parks must be open to the public and have ADA access. The planning department will review applications to ensure that all safety protocols are in place.
Trails
Ability to conduct the project based on factors including the appropriateness of the budget, the quality and clarity of the project goals and design, the resources involved, and the qualifications of the project’s personnel.
Trails must be free to the public and provide easy access to the trailhead.
Post Award
A contract will be drawn up for the proper recipient to sign that includes the amount awarded, the title of the project, the approved scope of work, and the timeline for the applicant's project. A fully executed contract must be signed before any work can begin.
If the project cannot be completed within the required time in the contract, the grantee must submit in writing a request for a six-month extension that includes the grant manager, contract number, project status, and timeline update for the project to be complete. Extensions should be submitted two months prior to the contract expiration date. If the amendment is approved, an electronic email signature will be required to execute the new completion date.
Approved projects are required to include the Hever Valley TAP logo and the Wasatch County logo which can be found here.
Reports
Each organization must submit a report detailing how it expended grant funding every six months from the time the contract is signed until the project is completed by the end date of the contract.
The purpose of the final report is to account for the distribution of grant funds from start to finish.
The final report should include up to three pictures of the project or event.
Funding Restrictions
Utah state code governs tax funds and places limitations on their use. TAP tax funds may not be used for capital construction expenses, payments into an endowment fund, donations to an organization, expenditures for programs outside of Wasatch County, activities not available to the general public, political lobbying, fundraising expenses related to capital or endowment campaigns, or for other expenses not related to the organization’s primary purpose or for the direct benefit to the residents of Wasatch County.
TAP Tax grant funding may not be used for the following expenditures:
(Note: Matching funds can cover the below expenditures)
Accumulated deficits or debt retirement
Public Schools and/or school programs or hiring of temporary or permanent staff in any school or school system
Lobbying expenses
Scholarships, purchase awards, or cash prizes
Travel and accomodation expenses
Food and beverage
Website domain, design, or subscriptions
Professional accountant
Engineering, construction management, or design services
Mobilization or traffic control for construction type projects
Wayfinding signage outside of the project area
Infrastructure for private camps such as YMCA, Scouts BSA, Girl Scouts or church camps
Structures for private businesses such as amusement parks, golf courses, etc.
Campgrounds or yurts owned by a for-profit entity
Restroom facilities or landscapting that are not part of a recreation area
Police or military-style shooting ranges
Performances, events, or activities that take place outside of Wasatch County
Fireworks
Cash reserves
Bank fees
Important Documents for Large Projects
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Any project breaking ground requires environmental clearance regardless of land ownership. For any trail project check with the city/county planning department on required studies or environmental review. National Environmental Policy Act | US EPA
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
The Utah State Historic Preservation Office provides advice and guidance to government agencies who undertake projects subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA). SHPO consults on project purview to historic preservation laws to ensure federal and state projects done carelessly destroy cultural resources. Projects include construction, rehabilitation, demolition, licenses, and permits. https://ushpo.utah.gov/