A new webpage features Shop In Utah offers by companies interested in promoting their discount programs. The offers are listed in a searchable table for consumers to search for specific brands, locations or offers.
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As of Friday, August 7, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. (MDT), we are no longer accepting new applications for the Shop In Utah program. In-process applications can still be completed and submitted. The amount of Shop In Utah funds requested now exceeds the amount of federal CARES Act funds currently available for the initiative. All Shop In Utah applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until funding runs out.
The COVID-19 Impacted Businesses Grant Program, known as ‘Shop In Utah,’ is a grant program for businesses.
This $25 million initiative provides grants to businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies must offer a discount, coupon, or another offer with an estimated value to their customers of at least 50% of the grant amount to qualify for the program.
Because this grant is primarily for Utah’s small businesses, at least 75% of grant funds will go to Utah companies with 250 or fewer full-time employees.
The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), at the Legislature’s request, administers the program.
Shop In Utah customer discounts can take many forms. By way of illustration, here are some examples:
A business owner could look at lost revenues and come up with an appropriate Shop In Utah customer discount. For example, if a qualifying Utah business lost $30,000 in revenue since the coronavirus pandemic began, it could create a discount or promotion worth a total of $15,000 in savings to its customers to claim a Shop In Utah grant worth $30,000.
To view frequently asked questions and answers, click here.
Eligible businesses must:
Businesses must submit the following:
Awards for the Shop In Utah grant may not exceed the business entity’s revenue decline or $50,000:
Completed applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The application process will remain open until all grant funds are used. A request for a grant is not a guarantee of funding.
Applying requires a two-step process. The first step is to set-up a username and password for GOED’s application system. Once you request a username, it can take up to 24-hours to receive credentials to access the system. The second step includes logging in with your credentials to complete the application and upload supporting documentation.
Note: If you applied for previous GOED COVID-19 grant programs, please use this application link and the same access credentials.
Aug. 7, 2020 Update
As of Friday, August 7, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. (MDT), we are no longer accepting new applications for the Shop In Utah program. In-process applications can still be completed and submitted. The amount of Shop In Utah funds requested now exceeds the amount of federal CARES Act funds currently available for the initiative. All Shop In Utah applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until funding runs out.
Learn more about this grant program by watching the video or listening to the podcast.
Please email shopinutah@utah.gov with any questions.
We encourage all businesses to follow best practices to protect the health and safety of employees and customers. Examples of best practice guidelines such as the COVID-19 Business Manual can be found at coronavirus.utah.gov or the Stay Safe to Stay Open campaign at stayopenutah.com.
A new webpage features Shop In Utah offers by companies interested in promoting their discount programs. The offers are listed in a searchable table for consumers to search for specific brands, locations or offers.
View Offers
Our system will not validate an application if the captcha was not correctly validated. We have noticed an error with some web browsers. We advise clearing your cache and your cookies, and updating your web browser. Google Chrome is recommended in this instance. We also advise against using a mobile device.
No. The question regarding the Utah Government Records Access Management Act (GRAMA) relates to your documents submitted in the application process. If you claim business confidentiality your financial documents submitted in the application will be prohibited from release in the event of a record request relating to your application. Claiming business confidentiality will not negatively affect your application.
Awards for the Shop In Utah grant are the lesser of the business entity’s revenue decline or $50,000:
To protect the security of your business and its financial documents, we ask you to please only upload your documents to the secure application. You can access the application after our team has verified your business and sent you log in credentials. If you did not submit all the required documentation, your application may be considered incomplete and therefore ineligible.
Shop In Utah grant checks will be distributed on a rolling basis beginning the first week of August.
Your business Entity Number is the number you receive when you are registered with the state. You can verify your information by looking up your business here. Providing the correct entity ID and correct business addresses will help our team verify your business much faster.
We have a small team of professionals working as hard as they can to verify your eligibility. Once eligibility has been determined, award or denial letters will be sent out. More information on the timelines will be available after we’ve been able to assess the volume of applications.
You will receive a case number from a “no-reply” email almost instantly. If you do not receive a case number via email you have likely not submitted for eligibility to our system. Please try again.
You will attest to the number of full-time equivalent employees during the application process. If your business is chosen for an audit, unemployment insurance records and payroll documentation may be used to verify the number reported.
Yes. If you have applied for another GOED incentive, please use this application link and the same access credentials for your application.
The preferred file types are .pdf but formats ending in .doc, .jpeg, .xls and .csv are all acceptable. We cannot accept specialized formats such as “.pages.” Please verify your documents are not password protected and are under 5MB.