Duchesne County commissioners unanimously approved two matching grants on Dec. 23 intended to support Main Street reinvestment.

Recorder and economic development staff presented two applications vetted by the economic development committee. Spot On Dance Studio submitted receipts showing interior renovations and new dance flooring; staff verified the documentation satisfies the county’s $10,000 matching-grant cap and recommended approval. The commission moved and approved the match unanimously.

Commissioners then reviewed a second application from Michael Nielsen of Farm Bureau Financial, who showed receipts for exterior and interior improvements to his Duchesne office. Staff reported roughly $60,000 in qualifying receipts within the grant’s eligible date range; the county approved the $10,000 match unanimously.

Commissioners framed the grants as catalysts for downtown revitalization, saying investments by established local businesses encourage broader Main Street improvement. Both approvals were recorded as motions and unanimous votes; county staff will complete paperwork and routing to the clerk-auditor for payment.