OUR MISSION

The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs

Our mission is to promote a welcoming climate that builds opportunity and belonging in Utah.

OUR MISSION

The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs

Our mission is to promote a welcoming climate that builds opportunity and belonging in Utah.

OUR MISSION

The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs

Our mission is to promote well-being and thriving for all Utahns.

We accomplish this by amplifying access, building bridges, and connecting communities.

OUR MISSION

The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs

Our mission is to promote a welcoming climate that builds opportunity and belonging in Utah.

Our VISION

Data-Informed, Opportunity-Driven, & People-Inspired

Opportunity-building involves trying to understand and give people what they need to be able to enjoy full, healthy lives. It aims to promote access and fairness by addressing barriers that prevent people from equally thriving. It involves working in partnership with people and communities to understand gaps and develop solutions.

Our VISION

Data-Informed, Opportunity-Driven, & People-Inspired

How WE Serve

Serving Utah's Multicultural Communities

Through our partnerships and programming we strive to celebrate all that Utah is and can become so that all people feel like they belong and that this is their home—a place to invest in.

How WE Serve

Serving Utah's Multicultural Communities

Through our partnerships and programming we strive to celebrate all that Utah is and can become so that all people feel like they belong and that this is their home—a place to invest in.

Our VISION

Data-Informed, Opportunity-Driven, & People-Inspired

How WE Serve

Our Pillars

Through our partnerships and programming we strive to celebrate all that Utah is and can become so that all people feel like they belong and that this is their home—a place to invest in.

Our work is guided by five core pillars.

Youth Leadership

Training Resources & Development

Community Investment

Policy & Research

Community Engagement

Our work is guided by five core pillars.

Youth Leadership

Training Resources & Development

Community Investment

Policy & Research

Community Engagement

Our work is guided by five core pillars.

Youth Leadership

Training Resources & Development

Community Investment

Policy & Research

Community Engagement

Youth Leadership

Empower youth to pursue college & career pathways and be leaders in their community.

Training Resources & Development

Develop capacity-building resources to strengthen service delivery strategies for internal and external efforts.

Community Investment

Invest in community efforts through grant programs that address disparities and aid nonprofits to scale their initiatives.

Policy & Research

Build partnerships and collective visions for how policy and research can expand opportunity in our state.

Community Engagement

Partner with local organizations to cultivate programs and resources for the needs of the community.

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RECENT STORIES

Our staff continues to serve you while working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus.Utah.Gov

Multicultural COVID-19 Resources & Information

Utah Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month

2023 Multicultural Youth Leadership Summit

Magnify Utah Project

DIVERSE POPULATION GROWTH SINCE 2010

Nearly 40% of statewide population growth over the last decade is from racially and ethnically diverse communities. We work with state-wide partners to create thriving environments in the face of a changing demographic landscape.

> Source: Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute

PERCENTAGE OF DIVERSE POPULATION IN UTAH

We pride ourselves in serving Utah's racially and ethnically diverse communities, which make up 22% of the state's total population. In this work, we build proximity with communities and foster open spaces for dialogue to address intersectional experiences that include gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, language, and disability.

> Source: Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute

OUR PARTNERS IN THIS WORK

With over 50 partners spanning from government, non-profits, philanthropists, and other private and public sectors, we commit to advancing opportunity in collaborative ways.

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The State of Equity in Utah

Our equity efforts are multifaceted and we work with multiple partners across the state to advance opportunity in various sectors.

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Equity Learning Resources

We believe that education builds awareness and can create the understanding necessary to identify solutions and unify efforts in a collaborative way.

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How We Engage Communities

We prioritize engagement opportunities by interacting with community groups, government-oriented organizations, and ongoing initiatives to build trusting relationships, feedback loops, and co-create solutions to community needs.

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Grant OpportunIties

In collaboration with the Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement, we offer various grant programs to support community organizations in their work towards resource expansion and opportunity.

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