In total, the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation distributed $261,000 to support a range of community enhancement and environmental initiatives.
In the Wasatch Back, Summit Community Gardens & EATS, Summit Land Conservancy, the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation and the Wasatch Wildlife Conservation Center.
Each grant is generally less than $10,000 with most between $2,000 and $5,000.
The latest round of funding is part of the foundation’s quarterly grant cycles that aid organizations that protect the west’s natural landscapes through initiatives such as affordable housing, workforce support, ecosystem conservation, trail restoration and outdoor education.