Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Grants topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board backs $215,000 business-improvement grant package; moves $100,000 from prior-year carryover
Summary
The board recommended funding the Rural County Business Improvement Grant up to $215,000 by transferring $100,000 from prior-year carryover funds to expand the available grant pool for 27 applicants requesting $322,561.93.
The Emery County Economic Opportunity Board recommended increasing the Business Improvement Grant program funding to a $215,000 total by transferring $100,000 from prior-year carryover funds (the full $75,000 from 2024 and $25,000 from 2025). The current program budget is $115,000; board members said approximately $150,000 remains in prior-year carryover overall and the total requested by applicants was $322,561.93.
Patsy Stoddard provided the program overview, listing 27 business applications and an estimated minimum economic impact with matching funds of $645,123.86. "27 business applications received," Stoddard reported, noting many projects exceeded the $15,000 grant maximum and represented additional private investment. Brock Johansen moved to recommend funding the program up to $215,000, with Laren Huntsman seconding; voting was unanimous.
Board discussion considered whether to reallocate prior-year funds or keep reserves for future initiatives, and reviewed request types (equipment, building improvements, signage and training). The motion directs county leadership to transfer the identified carryover funds into the grant program recommendation; the board’s action was a funding recommendation rather than a final county appropriation.
