Building stronger communities through culture and engagement
The Department of Cultural & Community Engagement is Utah's catalyst for connection. Through the community-building efforts of our nine divisions, we elevate the social and economic value that enriches the quality of life for every Utahn, ensuring a strong and unified future.
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In late October 2025, Daniel Christensen was awarded almost $50,000 in grant funds to rehabilitate the two-story brick building at 40 West Main Street in Mount Pleasant. The building contributes to the Mount Pleasant Historic Commercial District, listed on...
Published 10/26/26
In mid-August 2026, historic preservation specialist and project manager David Walker was awarded over $40,000 in grant funds to complete the rehabilitation of the Union Block Building at 57 South Main Street in Brigham City. The two-part vertical block...
Published 10/23/26
When Dan Bryant saw the job listing for the Tri County bookmobile librarian, he knew he should apply for the job. He remembered the feeling of excitement when he was a child and...
Published 10/19/26
Through support from Utah Humanities and the Utah Historical Society, the oral history grant provides funding to collect and transcribe interviews and share the content with local communities through public programming. This quarter, the organizations awarded funding to six...
Published 10/16/26
Through service, art, historic preservation, museums, and education, the Department of Cultural & Community Engagement's programs ignite a childlike wonder in every Utahn — building strong citizens by cultivating curiosity.
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Our divisions shape Utah's culture through service, art, historic preservation, museums, and education
