Supporting utah's forward momentum
Community Investment
The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs, in collaboration with the Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement, host grant and sponsorship programs that work to support community-based organizations in their work towards opportunity-building.
RACIAL EQUITY AND INCLUSION FUND
The Racial Equity and Inclusion Fund, through the leadership of the Multicultural Advisory Committee of the State of Utah's COVID-19 Response, will provide grants to community-based organizations (CBOs) to provide emergency support and financial assistance to disproportionately impacted communities, which will also focus on lasting impact to alter systemic disparities.
MULTICULTURAL RURAL MENTAL HEALTH GRANT
The Multicultural Rural Mental Health Grant aims to support those impacted by the mental and behavioral health challenges during this COVID-19 pandemic, by encouraging Utah rural residents to seek and receive accessible services to address their needs. This grant will support the urgent need to address mental and behavioral health challenges that have been intensified and magnified by COVID-19 in Utah’s rural communities.
(Closed) STRENGTHENING CAPACITY GRANT
The one-time Strengthening Capacity Grant is a funding project that aims to bolster the effectiveness of Utah-based nonprofit organizations by investing in their internal processes and procedures.
Our impact
multicultural rural mental health grant
People Served in Utah
Residents accessed resources and outreach opportunities that helped reduce the
stigma in asking for help and seeking mental health services in underrepresented populations.
Organizations Granted
The funds supported organizations serving
communities across the state of Utah. The various projects reflected the
plethora of unique and complex matters that exist in the mental health sphere
in rural areas of the state.
Rural Counties Served
The grant made a significant impact in reaching rural communities and delivering culturally responsive care. The
Our staff continues to serve you while working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
The State of Equity in Utah
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.
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.
