Uinta Basin Association of Governments
resource active confidence: Medium status: Draft updated 2026-08-11
Summary
The Uintah Basin Association of Governments coordinates economic and social programs across Daggett, Duchesne, and Uintah counties. Shared administration matters where three rural counties could not efficiently duplicate transit, housing, food, aging, and development services, but its counterfactual remains regional.
Who It's For
Basin residents needing housing or utility aid; local governments in the tri-county area; businesses applying for CDBG business grants or regional ED support; employers coordinating with UBAOG community programs.
What It Provides
Community development and economic development district services, CDBG business grant applications (when posted), housing rehabilitation, HEAT assistance, food pantries, transit (BTA), aging and volunteer services, weatherization, and planning/resource management support.
How To Use It
Start with the official website, then confirm current programs before recommending.
- Official website · https://www.ubaog.org/
- Email: laurieb@ubaog.org
- Startup State listing: https://startup.utah.gov/business-resource/uinta-basin-association-of-governments/
Cost / Eligibility
Human-services programs are need-based; CDBG business grants have posted eligibility when open. HEAT and housing programs follow federal/state income guidelines — verify on ubaog.org.
Best Fits
Uinta Basin businesses pursuing CDBG or regional ED district resources, or operators needing human-services referrals for employees/community. Not a Wasatch Front startup hub.
Evidence
- Official website · https://www.ubaog.org/
- Startup State listing: https://startup.utah.gov/business-resource/uinta-basin-association-of-governments/
Open Questions
- Is a CDBG business grant round currently open?
- Direct economic development staff contact separate from laurieb@ubaog.org?