Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP)

Overview

Welcome to Salt Lake County's Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP) program!

ZAP is a publicly funded program that annually supports over 230 arts and cultural nonprofit organizations through grants. These grantees serve over 8 million visitors a year with nearly half attending free of charge. This funding goes to support programming including cultural events, educational programs, performances, festivals, museums, botanical gardens, and more. This is all to achieve the mission of the ZAP program to enhance Salt Lake County resident and visitor experiences through art, cultural, historical, and recreational offerings.

ZAP funds also support Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation operations, including 21 recreation centers, 42 parks, and thousands of acres of open space. These funds help provide opportunities for recreation and outdoor activities throughout the county, ensuring accessible and well-maintained public spaces for residents and visitors alike.

Contact Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP)

Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center

Phone Number (385) 468-7058

Mailing Address 2525 Taylorsville Blvd.
Taylorsville, Utah 84129

Hours Monday through Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Links

Tier II Application Information

Learn more about the Tier II grant category and the application process.

Tier I + Z Application Information

Learn more about the Tier I + Zoological grant category and the application process.

ZAP Grantee Events Calendar

ZAP grantees provide year-round programming throughout Salt Lake County including events, classes, performances, festivals and more!

In-Person + Virtual Workshops

One-time, topic-specific events offered to provide training, support, and organizational development.

Contact Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP)

Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center

Phone Number (385) 468-7058

Mailing Address 2525 Taylorsville Blvd.
Taylorsville, Utah 84129

Hours Monday through Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ZAP 2025 News

In-Person Workshop

Board Governance Tools for Organizational Adaptability

Tuesday, July 29
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center

Join us for an in-person workshop focused on board governance best practices, with a special emphasis on how to keep your board informed, engaged, and adaptable—especially during times of change or uncertainty.

As many organizations continue to face shifting funding landscapes and external pressures, strong and strategic board relationships are more essential than ever. This session will explore practical tools and strategies for maintaining board engagement, including effective financial reporting, identifying active board members, and forming ad hoc or response committees to support organizational pivots.

Holly Yocum, Partner at Pathway Group, will begin with a presentation on foundational approaches to board engagement. She will be followed by Angela Brown, Executive Director of Craft Lake City and Katie Dwyer, Executive Director at Wasatch Community Gardens, who will both provide some real-world examples of how they put these strategies into action.

Whether you're navigating new challenges or simply looking to strengthen your board’s connection to your mission, this workshop will offer insights you can apply right away.

Overview

Contact Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP)

Links

Contact Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP)

ZAP 2025 News

In-Person Workshop

Board Governance Tools for Organizational Adaptability

ZAP is YOU! 2024

ZAP in the News

Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute - ZAP Analysis