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GRANTS & RESOURCES

Check out these programs to see how they can help your business grow.

Small Business MicroGrant

Uintah County Economic Development has developed a grant program to provide local businesses with financial resources to acquire new equipment, improve facilities, and/or any undertaking that will allow for an expansion of services, create local jobs, or increase economic growth within Uintah County.

Business Pitch Competition

The Rise & Thrive Business Pitch Competition is an annual event organized by Uintah County Economic Development and the Vernal Innovation Hub to provide entrepreneurs and business start-ups with funding opportunities and local support. 

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Wildcat Microfund

The Wildcat Microfund offers cash award grants to early stage entrepreneurs across the state of Utah. Trying to launch an idea? Need funding to support early-stage growth?

Awarded funds are not a loan and we take NO ownership or equity. Apply up to 3 times!

Uintah Basin Association of Governments

The mission of UBAOG is to be a strong central organization, to unify the tri-county area for economic and social development by representing local governments and utilizing combined resources to enhance the quality of life for the citizenry. The UBAOG Revolving Loan Fund provides local businesses with a flexible loan that may be used to assist a business in the purchase of land or existing building, working capital, rents, payroll, utilities, and more.

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Utah Mircoloan Fund

Utah Microloan Fund's mission is to empower underserved communities throughout Utah by providing business training and funding to small business owners in start-up & existing businesses that do not qualify for traditional funding sources with a focus on the underserved.

Governer's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO)

The Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity has a variety of incentives for Utah Businesses. From grants to tax incentives to resources.

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Chamber of Commerce

Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber members are businesses, organizations, and individuals concerned with the socioeconomic climate of our community. They have joined together because they know they stand a better chance of getting things done when they speak with one voice.

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Vernal Innovation Hub

The Innovation Hub is a coworking, incubator center in Vernal, Utah. It provides flexible office space, inclusive amenities, and a supportive environment to foster creativity, connection, and success.

Utah Department of Commerce

Utah Department of Commerce - The One Stop Business Registration website is for business entities who wish to register their business with the state as well as their local county/city.

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