The funding for the Contributed Research line item comes from a variety of sources, including the proceeds from the sale of hunting conservation permits, the Help Stop Poaching program, and donations by businesses, cities, and non-profit organizations. The primary use of these funds is for habitat projects, transplants, specific research, and other efforts directed to help wildlife.
During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $1,501,500 from all sources for Contributed Research. This is a 0 percent change from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources.
COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.