2026 SJC RCGP Application

San Juan County Rural County Grant Program (RCGP) Instructions

2026
Grant Application Schedule

Application Opens: Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 2:00 AM MST
Application Closes: Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 12:00 AM MST

Award Notifications Issued: February 2026
Awardees Announced: March 13, 2026, during the San Juan County Business Basecamp Expo & Conference

Applications must be submitted through this online form.
Each business or nonprofit may apply for only one project under this grant cycle.

If an applicant encounters an error during submission or needs to update information, they may resubmit their application using the same link. The most recently dated submission will be considered the official version for review.

Please note that the Economic Development Department cannot make corrections or edits to individual applications once they have been submitted; applicants are responsible for reviewing all information carefully prior to final submission.

>>Full Application Information

Eligible Applicants

Applicants must be located in San Juan County and classified as:

* For-profit businesses
* Nonprofit organizations

Questions and Contact Information

For questions or assistance with the application process, contact the San Juan County Economic Development Office during business hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST).

Phone: (435) 587-3235 ext. 4138
Email: thansen@sanjuancountyut.gov

Thank you for taking the time to apply for this grant opportunity. We appreciate your commitment to growing your business and contributing to the local economy. Your hard work and dedication are what make our community thrive.

Rural County Grant Program- 2025 Application
Applicant Project Title*
Rural County Grant Tier Selection*

Tier 1: Up to $11,000 – 10% match Seed Money, Equipment, Programing, and Small Project GrantsTier 2: $12,000–$25,000 – 20% match Expansion or Revitalization GrantsTier 3: $26,000–$60,000 – 20% match Completing large-scale projects that create jobs or community impact
Rural County Grant Program Funding Amount Request*
Cash Match Amount*
In-Kind Match Amount*
Total Project Cost
Your total project cost must include both your grant request and your required match. Example: If you request $20,000 and your tier requires a 20% match, your total project cost should be $25,000 ($20,000 grant + $5,000 match). Matches can include cash, in-kind, or a combination of both.
Primary Contact Information
Applicant Name*
Full Name
Email*
example@example.com
Mobile*
Mobile/Cell Phone Number
Work Phone
Work Phone Number
Entity Information
Legal Entity Name*
Trade Entity Name (DBA)*
Year Business Established
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mailing Address (If different from above)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Eligibility Information

The following questions help determine your qualification for this grant. Some questions may not apply to all businesses. If a question is not relevant to your business, simply mark 'Not Applicable" (N/A)
Eligible Entity Type*

BusinessNonprofit
Business Type
County*
You do not need a physical storefront, but your business or organization must be legally licensed to operate in San Juan County and provide services that benefit county residents or communities.
Business City or Designated Census Place*
This is if you have a physical location in San Juan County
Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number EIN or SSN*
An EIN is a nine-digit number issued by the IRS that identifies your business or nonprofit for tax purposes. If you are a sole proprietor and do not have an EIN, you may use your Social Security Number.
Utah Business Entity Number*
This is the unique number assigned to your business by the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code when you register your business or nonprofit with the state.
Navajo Nation Business License Number
If your business or nonprofit operates within the Navajo Nation and is located within San Juan County, you may use your Navajo Nation Business License as proof of a legal business entity.
City or County Business Number*
Enter your current business license number issued by San Juan County or by any municipality within San Juan County (such as Blanding, Monticello, or Bluff).
NAICS, or the North American Industry Classification System, is a way to classify businesses using a six-digit code. To identify the proper code for your company, you can use the Utah Reference Guide or https://www.census.gov/naics/ to self-identify the code that best reflects your primary business activity (revenue producing activity).
Primary NAIC Code and Industry*
This is a 6-digit number used by the U.S. Census Bureau and other agencies to classify your business by industry type
Is the Applicant Delinquent on any State Debt?*

YesNo
Scope of Work - General Project Information

Describe your proposed idea or project. We will do X activities with the funds. What will go into getting the project done? Are there any partnerships that will support the project?
Scope of Work (Up to 2000 character limit incl. spaces)*
Deliverables and Performance Measures

Describe what your project will accomplish once completed.What specific results do you expect? Think about how this project will help your business grow, reach more customers, improve services, or create new opportunities. Examples: 1. Buying a bread slicer will let us sell pre-sliced loaves to seniors and increase weekly sales by 20 loaves. 2. We will purchase new lab equipment (deliverable), allowing us to expand local testing services and reduce the need for residents or businesses to send samples out of the county (performance measure). 3.Adding outdoor seating will attract more customers and increase foot traffic downtown.Be as specific as possible about the results you expect. These details help us understand the value and progress of your project.
What changes or improvements will those deliverables create for your business or community? How will you track or show that success?
Anticipated Economic and Community Impact

Describe how your project will help your business grow and benefit San Juan County’s economy. You may want to include ways the project could create or retain jobs (including self-employment), increase business revenue, sales tax, or transient room tax (TRT), or help your business operate more efficiently. You can also share whether the project expands or accelerates your work, improves facilities or equipment for long-term sustainability, or strengthens the local economy and community overall. // For programs, events, or community initiatives: Describe how your project will support workforce development, education, or community learning opportunities that strengthen San Juan County’s long-term economic vitality. Examples may include training programs, workshops, youth or adult skill-building, business resource events, or initiatives that connect residents and employers. You may also include how your project will increase local participation, partnerships, or access to information and resources.
Anticipated Economic Development Impact Narrative (Up to 2000 character limit incl. spaces) *
Estimated number of jobs retained
Include clarifcation if these are full time or part time postions.
Number of Full-Time Job(s) Created
Potentially estimated number of new jobs created within 12 months
Average New Full Time Salary
The state of Utah offers an incentive for rural area through the REDTIF program. These provide significant incentive amounts for those industries areas that qualify.
Number of Part Time Job(s) Created
Actual or Potential
Average New Part Time Salary
Project Schedule and Action Plan

Provide a breakdown of how your project will be completed, identify the tasks that need to be completed, then outline the sequence of activities that will follow. How will you show progress toward completing the project? Make sure your plan outlines a clear and realistic path to completion within 10-12 months while ensuring that deadlines are achievable, and your project stays on schedule. (Applicants who do not complete the grant requirements will be ineligible for future grants.)
Project Schedule and Action Narrative (Up to 2000 character limit incl. spaces) *
Budget

Provide a detailed budget, including your required matching funds. The amount of funding you request will determine the required matching funds. Your match must be calculated as a percentage of the total grant request, based on the tier you select. Matching funds can be provided in cash or in-kind contributions (such as labor, materials, or equipment use).
Please download and use the official Excel Budget Template provided below. Budgets submitted in any other format will not be accepted.

Complete all sections of the template before uploading your file. Make sure your budget clearly shows how your total project cost equals your grant request plus your match amount (cash and/or in-kind).

In the budget template, explain the funding requirements of your project, including any bids, quotes, or estimates used to calculate your costs. If applicable, include an estimated cost to administer the grant (such as staff time or overhead).

Important: Any match amounts (cash or in-kind) listed in your budget must be supported with uploaded documentation in the appropriate match upload section.

The amounts shown in your budget template and supporting match documentation must match exactly. Applications with unmatched or undocumented match amounts will be considered incomplete.

When finished, upload your completed Excel Budget Template in the space provided below.
Budget Narrative

Provide a Budget Narrative to justify your budget expenses.Explain what each item is, why it is needed, and how it will be used in your project. Include how the cost was determined (e.g., vendor quotes, industry standards, or past expenses).This section helps the County understand how you plan to use the funds and supports award documentation. Be sure to include the amount, description, and purpose of each expense.Also describe how you will meet your match requirement. Will you do it through cash investment, other grants, in-kind labor or materials, or other verified sources.Your Budget Narrative must match your Excel Budget Template and supporting documentation.
Budget Narrative (Up to 2000 character limit incl. spaces)*
Supporting Documents
The following documents are required for your application to be complete.
- Budget
- W-9 (completed and signed) This form will be used to process your award payment if selected. Please make sure it is signed and matches your IRS tax records exactly, including your legal business name, tax ID, and mailing address.
- Valid Business License (San Juan County, a local municipality, or Navajo Nation)
- For nonprofits: IRS Determination Letter
- Tier 3 applicants must submit a Profit & Loss Statement (prior and current year)
- Proof of Match: either cash or in-kind. If you are providing both, upload them separately. Documentation of matching funds can be provided in various forms. You can always contribute more than the required match — but not less. Below are suggestions:
  - Cash Match:
    
    Bank statements showing available funds
    
    A letter from an investor or lender confirming financial commitment Proof of personal or business funds designated for the project (e.g., financial statements)
    
    Grant award letters from other funding sources
  - In-Kind Match: (non-cash contributions that have a measurable fair market value.)
    
    Donated labor or volunteer time - A letter stating the estimated value of the labor based on industry wages
    
    Donated materials or equipment use - A letter from the donor specifying the contribution and its estimated value
    
    Discounted services - An agreement from a contractor or service provider detailing the discount provided
    
    Existing business assets used for the project - Proof of ownership anda valuation estimate
Applicants who provide the following optional supporting documentation will receive additional points in the evaluation process, though submission is not mandatory. These optional uploads will better prepare applicants for state-level programs such as the Utah Economic Assistance Grant (EAG):
- Profit and Loss Summary, Balance Sheet, or Statement of Activities (for nonprofits)
- Letter(s) of Support from a community representative or an individual who will directly benefit from this project, highlighting the anticipated impact and significance of the initiative on local businesses, residents, or organizations.
- Vendor quotes or cost estimates for project or equipment purchases.
Note: Uploading documents is a TWO STEP process
1. Select File
2. Upload File
You will see the uploaded document below the "Browse Files/Drag and drop" Section. If you do not see your intended document listed with the file size listed next to it, the document has not successfully uploaded.
Budget Upload*

Please download and complete the budget spreadsheet template before uploading it here. Required for all Tiers
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Profit and Loss Summary or Statement of Activities (for non-profits)

Required for Tier 3 applicants (large business growth grants) must submit a Profit & Loss Statement for both the prior and current year. Optional for Tier 1 and Tier 2 applicants can include a Profit and Loss Summary, Balance Sheet, or Statement of Activities (for nonprofits) as optional documentation to earn extra scoring points.
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Documentation of In-Kind Matching Funds*

If you are providing an in-kind match, upload documentation showing the value and source of non-cash contributions.
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Documenation of Cash Matching Funds

If you are providing a cash match, upload documentation showing that funds are available and designated for this project.
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Cost Estimates or Vendor Quotes (Optional)

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W-9 Form*

Please upload a completed and signed IRS Form W-9 for your business or organization.
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City or County Business License*

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IRS Determination Letter (Non-Profits Only)

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Letter of Support (Optional)

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Conflicts of Interest

Please disclose any relationships, transactions, positions, or circumstances that could create a conflict of interest between the San Juan County Grant Program and your personal or professional interests, including financial or other potential conflicts.
Type a question*

I have no conflicts of interest to discloseI have the following potential conflicts of interest to disclose
Potential Conflict #1
Potential Conflict #2
Potential Conflict #3
I certify that the information provided above is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that failure to disclose a known conflict of interest may impact my eligibility for grant funding.*

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Grant Agreement

By accepting grant funds through this program, I acknowledge and agree to the following terms:
Privacy Statement

This application is processed through JotForm, a secure third-party platform, ensuring that your personal information stays protected. JotForm encrypts all submissions using 256-bit SSL encryption (the same level used by banks) and meets top security standards and is PCI DSS compliance.

Once the application period closes, we will securely store necessary data on county servers for record-keeping purposes. Any access to information on JotForm will be discontinued as part of our standard process.

San Juan County does not share your personal data with outside entities. Your information is used only for the purpose of processing this application—nothing more.

Verification & Compliance

I authorize the San Juan County CED Board to verify the information provided in this application and accompanying documentation. I agree to provide any necessary information or records upon request to confirm compliance with the grant requirements. If awarded, I understand I will receive a 1099 from San Juan County for funding received and agree to retain documentation related to this application and any use of grant funds for at least five (5) years.

Funding Disbursement & Reporting

If awarded, I understand that 40% of the funds will be provided upfront, with the remaining 60% reimbursed upon submission of project progress reports, including receipts. Failure to submit the required documentation may result in delayed or withheld reimbursement. Applicants requesting funding for equipment purchases must provide a valid sales quote or vendor invoice detailing the cost before receiving any grant funds for that expense.

Project Completion and Compliance Requirement

I understand that if my business fails to complete the approved project, misuses funds, or does not comply with reporting requirements, I may be required to repay funds received and may be ineligible for future grant opportunities through the San Juan County CED Board.

Disclaimer

I understand that submission of this application does not guarantee funding. All applications will be reviewed based on established criteria, and awards will be made at the discretion of the San Juan County CED Board. Limited funds are available, and meeting eligibility requirements does not ensure approval. Applicants are encouraged to submit complete and well-documented proposals to maximize their chances of selection.
I agree to the Grant Agreement and Program Terms as stated above*

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San Juan County Rural County Grant Program (RCGP) Instructions

Rural County Grant Program- 2025 Application

Primary Contact Information

Entity Information

Eligibility Information

Scope of Work - General Project Information

Deliverables and Performance Measures

Anticipated Economic and Community Impact

Project Schedule and Action Plan

Budget

Budget Narrative

Supporting Documents

Conflicts of Interest

Grant Agreement

Verification & Compliance

Funding Disbursement & Reporting

Project Completion and Compliance Requirement

Disclaimer