The
OHV grant program provides financial aid to government agencies, not-for-profit
organizations, and other eligible groups or individuals to develop,
operate, maintain, and acquire land for off-highway vehicle parks and
trails. These facilities must be open and accessible to the public.
The program can also help restore areas damaged by unauthorized OHV
use. Funds for the grant program come from the State Treasurer's "Off-Highway
Vehicle Trails Fund."
The OHV grant program can provide up to 100% funding reimbursement assistance
for approved, eligible project costs. Applications for grant assistance
must be received by IDNR no later than March 1 of each calendar year.
Awards are generally announced within 180 days following the application
deadline date.
NOTE: Please be advised that applications ARE being accepted for the Bicycle Path, Off Highway Vehicle and Federal Recreational Trails (RTP) grant programs. Applications ARE being accepted until noon on March 1, 2013.
Examples of eligible project activities include:
- cost
of land acquisition from willing sellers for OHV trails and scramble
areas;
- construction,
rehabilitation, maintenance and design for OHV trails/routes and
scramble areas;
- restoration
of areas damaged by OHV usage;
- rider
education and safety programs;
- cost
of facility security.
Grant
assistance from this program cannot be used for the following
purposes:
- land
acquisition through eminent domain; and
- construction
of OHV trails and areas on DNR owned and managed lands, and on U.S.
Forest Service lands designated as wilderness or currently not authorized
for such use by an approved management plan.
OHV Grant Assisted Sites and frequently asked questions: Click the link to learn more.
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