Tuesday September 2, 2025

Last month, Bike Utah gave an update on the implementation of H.B. 290 (Bicycle Lane Safety Amendments) at WFRC's Active Transportation Committee meeting. One of the resources that was shared was Bike Utah's free technical assistance for preliminary bike lane design and route identification for your community. If you are interested in a detailed safety assessment and recommendations, email info@bikeutah.org or submit a form via their website.

Does your city or town have questions about Utah’s new data privacy law or any of the requirements due by December 31, 2025? I will be reaching out to communities to schedule introductory training sessions on the Utah Government Data Privacy Act for staff and elected officials. These sessions can be held in person or via Zoom, and I’m happy to work with your city or town if you’d like to set one up.

Utah Department of Agriculture and Food UGIP Small Livestock Producers Grant

The Utah Grazing Improvement Program (UGIP) is open to small livestock producers (50 animal units or less) for projects that will improve grazing management on federal, state, or private land. A total of $100,000 is available with an award maximum of up to $10,000. To apply, contact your regional GIP coordinator.

Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB) Archival Project Grants - September 15

Reminder - USHRAB's deadline is approaching! USHRAB awards grants of up to $7,500 to organizations seeking to preserve records or improve access of records. Funds can be used to help preserve (digitize, organize, or protect) municipal public records, or improve the access of records to users (researchers or the general public). For more information and to apply online, visit USHRAB's Archival Grants page.

Utah Humanities Oral History Grants - Upcoming Quarterly Deadlines

Utah Humanities is accepting applications for Oral History Grants, which support projects that preserve community voices and stories. This opportunity may be especially useful for local historical societies or parks and recreation boards working on heritage and cultural projects in your community. View the Utah Humanities website for more information on how to prepare for the next application cycle.

Webinar: Navigating the Changing Federal Data Landscape from a State and Local Perspective - September 9, 9-10 a.m.

The University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business is bringing state and national data experts together to explore key updates and changes in federal data systems and best practices for maximizing federal data in your local initiatives. Register here for this online webinar.

Utah League of Cities and Towns Annual Convention - October 1-2

Join me in attending ULCT's Annual Convention this October to hear from local and national experts on best practices in city administration, planning, and economic development. This year, conference attendees can also add on an optional training titled Conflict Competence 101 when completing their registration. This training will take place on October 3 following the annual convention at the University of Utah SJ Quinney College of Law, and is an additional $40 if you are attending the annual convention, or $80 for a stand alone registration.



Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit - October 14-15

The Utah Department of Natural Resources is hosting the Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit at Utah Valley University this October. This year's theme is Building Bridges: Explore, Connect, Sustain. Register online to participate in this year's outdoor recreation summit.

The FY25 Activities and Accomplishments Report is out now! This report highlights the great work WFRC has accomplished over the past year, specifically related to our FY25 goals and priorities. 

If you have any questions about any of the opportunities in this edition of the LAA Connection, please feel free to reach out to me.

Sincerely,

Madison Aviles

Local Administrative Advisor