Tier II Funding

The Zoo, Arts and Parks (ZAP) Tier II category provides funding for diverse arts, cultural, historical, and botanical organizations not funded in Tier I, including the local arts and cultural councils in Salt Lake County.

These organizations are instrumental in providing affordable access to arts and cultural opportunities in the community. Organizations range from volunteers to paid staff; they represent all areas of the County.

Tier II funded organizations have programs available to all Salt Lake County residents and visitors.

Resources

Submittable

Create an account or log in to Submittable here (REQUIRED). The grant eligibility form, application, and related documents will be submitted through this platform. Check below for key cycle dates.

Event Invitation & ZAP Social Media Form

Submit event invitations and promotional material to be shared on ZAP social media.

Search Current Grantee Directory

IMPORTANT: Grant Cycle Dates

Grant Manual & Eligibility Form

Location Online

Time Monday, March 2, 2026

All applications, regardless of funding category, must pass the eligibility check PRIOR to receiving access to the application starting in April.

Application OPENS

Location Online - Approved applicants ONLY

Time Wednesday, April 1, 2026

We STRONGLY encourage submitting your eligibility check in March, as eligibility confirmation by ZAP staff will need to occur before you receive access to the application.

Application DEADLINE

Location Online

Time Friday, May 29, 2026

All application materials (including any required financial documents) are due.

Tier II Grant Process and Timeline

NOTE: The 2026 Tier II Grant Manual will be made available for download on Monday, March 2, 2026. Please note the key grant cycle dates above.

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In its entirety, the ZAP Tier II grant process takes approximately nine (9) months to complete from application opening to signed contracts. There are four phases in the process which includes:

Review of Eligibility
Submit an Application
Review Process
Contract and Payments

Beginning this year: All applications, regardless of funding category, must pass the eligibility check PRIOR to receiving access to the application. We STRONGLY encourage submitting your eligibility check in March, as eligibility confirmation by ZAP staff will need to occur before you receive access to the application.

The ZAP team has created a step-by-step process for applicants to better understand the full grant cycle from eligibility criteria, application processes and review criteria, to contracting and payment cycles. All links and documents relevant to the application process can be found in the Tier II Grant Manual, which will be available for download starting March 2, 2026.

The manual includes an extensive list of process and help language as well as the necessary links and documents in order to complete all stages of the application process.