Navajo Revitalization Fund
Overview
Statutory Authority
The Navajo Revitalization Fund (NRF) is a program of the State of Utah authorized in Section 63N-24-701, et seq. The goal of the NRF is to maximize the long-term benefits of state severance taxes paid on oil and natural gas production by providing grants and/or loans to agencies of county or tribal government in San Juan County which are impacted by the development of oil and gas interests in Utah held in trust for the Navajo Nation and its members.
Board Membership
The NRF is controlled by a five-member board composed of a governor's designee, two members of the San Juan County Commission whose districts include portions of the Navajo Reservation, the chair of the Navajo Utah Commission or their designee and an annually changing rotation of a president of one of the seven chapters located in Utah or their designee.
The Housing and Community Development Division (HCD) within the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) provides administrative and operational support to the NRF. Staff from the Utah Navajo Trust Fund provide local coordination and administrative support to NRF program managers.
Eligible Applicants
The NRF may authorize grants and/or loans to the Navajo Nation and its departments or divisions; any Utah Navajo Chapter, as defined in Section Section 63N-24-701; the Navajo Utah Commission; Utah state agencies or subdivisions; the Utah Navajo Royalties Holding Fund; or nonprofit corporations that are or may be socially or economically impacted, directly or indirectly, by mineral resource development.
Priority Projects
- Capital projects and infrastructure, including electrical power, water, and other one-time need projects.
- Housing projects, including the purchase of new housing, the construction of new housing, or the significant remodeling of existing housing.
- Matching educational endowments that promote economic development, promote Navajo culture, history, and language, and support postsecondary educational opportunities for Navajo students.
Prohibited Activities
- Start-up or operational costs of private business ventures.
- General operating budgets of the eligible entities.
- Projects or programs operating or located outside the Navajo Reservation in San Juan County.
Funding Process
Funding Guidelines
Eligible applicants, please see the NRF policies and procedures for instructions and guidance on applying.
Board Meetings
Visit the Utah Public Notice Website for upcoming agendas, past minutes, and audio.
FY2027 Meetings
|
DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
|
July 16, 2026 |
1pm |
Virtual |
|
September 18, 2026 |
1pm |
Utah Navajo Trust Fund Office, 151 E 500 N, Blanding, UT 84511 |
|
December 4, 2026 |
1pm |
Virtual |
|
Q3 - TBD |
||
|
Q4 - TBD |
Approved Projects FY2026
|
Project Type |
Number of Projects |
Total $ Amount |
|
Housing |
17 |
$709,065 |
|
Community Amenity |
3 |
$211,000 |
|
Community Services |
- |
- |
|
Equipment |
4 |
$263,425 |
|
Infrastructure |
- |
- |
|
Other |
1 |
$40,000 |
|
TOTAL |
25 |
$1,223,490* |
*Annual allocation exceeds annual revenue due to unallocated and re-allocated funds
NRF Board Members
As of July 1, 2026
| Member | Representing |
| Evan Curtis, Chairman | Governor’s Designee |
| Commissioner Jamie Harvey | San Juan County Commission |
| Commissioner Silvia Stubbs | San Juan County Commission |
| Bill Todachennie | Navajo Utah Commission Chair |
| Herman Farley | Red Mesa Chapter President, Utah Navajo Chapter President |
Application Materials
The following applications are joint applications with the Utah Navajo Trust Fund. Questions regarding the applications should be directed to Tony Dayish at [email protected].
- Application - Chapter Project Proposal
- Application - Housing Project Proposal
- Application - Non-Chapter Project Proposal
- Application - Veteran's Housing Proposal
- Application Checklist - this provides a list of the materials applicants need to submit.
- Project Reporting Form - this is the form for the required reporting for all non-jointly UNTF funded projects.
For questions or more information, contact program staff at [email protected].