Utah State University Extension presents Rural Online Initiative, grant and training options to Daggett County
July 14, 2026 | Daggett County Municipal Building Authority, Daggett County Commission and Boards, Daggett County, Utah
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Trenton Wilson, a program specialist with Utah State University Extension, visited the Daggett County Commission on July 13 to describe the Rural Online Initiative and related programs aimed at workforce development and rural economic opportunity.
"My name is Trenton Wilson," he told the commission, and he outlined the program’s remote-work certification course, leadership course, and an e-commerce accelerator that currently provides website support for small and agricultural businesses. Wilson said the program has helped residents find remote jobs and that the Extension can support local grant applications with letters, reviews and workshops.
Wilson highlighted two grant programs: the rural county grant (historically around $200,000) and the Rural Community Opportunity Grant (formerly the Rural County Opportunity Grant), which can provide up to $600,000 for economic development projects. He said workforce-development proposals tend to score well and noted the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) can offer incentives — for example, up to $6,000 per job created in qualifying categories.
Wilson offered on-the-ground support and encouraged the county and its towns to consider including Extension-supported training or workforce proposals in future RCOG/CEOAB grant submissions. Commissioners asked about outreach to the county’s towns and confirmed the CEOAB will meet Aug. 10; Wilson said he can attend virtually.
The presentation was informational; commissioners thanked Wilson and discussed ways to publicize training and grant opportunities to local businesses and residents.
"My name is Trenton Wilson," he told the commission, and he outlined the program’s remote-work certification course, leadership course, and an e-commerce accelerator that currently provides website support for small and agricultural businesses. Wilson said the program has helped residents find remote jobs and that the Extension can support local grant applications with letters, reviews and workshops.
Wilson highlighted two grant programs: the rural county grant (historically around $200,000) and the Rural Community Opportunity Grant (formerly the Rural County Opportunity Grant), which can provide up to $600,000 for economic development projects. He said workforce-development proposals tend to score well and noted the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) can offer incentives — for example, up to $6,000 per job created in qualifying categories.
Wilson offered on-the-ground support and encouraged the county and its towns to consider including Extension-supported training or workforce proposals in future RCOG/CEOAB grant submissions. Commissioners asked about outreach to the county’s towns and confirmed the CEOAB will meet Aug. 10; Wilson said he can attend virtually.
The presentation was informational; commissioners thanked Wilson and discussed ways to publicize training and grant opportunities to local businesses and residents.
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