2024-2025 Grant T​imeline​

• ​December 1, 2023: Applications due by 5:00 p.m.
  
• February 2, 2024: Deadline for written public comment
  
• February 7-8, 2024: OHV subcommittee meeting - application review
  
• March 6-8, 2024: OHV grant applicant presentations
  
• April 5, 2024: State Trails Committee reviews recommendations from subcommittees 
• May 5, 2024: Commission final funding decision
• Fall 2024 through Spring 2025: Project funds available for disbursement​

About the OHV Grant Types

​​​​Good Management OHV Grants​​

Since 2001, the OHV Good Management Program institutionalized OHV grant funding mechanisms for federal grantees and their direct supporters who demonstrated an exceptional ability in the managing, operating and maintaining Colorado’s most popular OHV riding areas. The program provides a consistent and predictable level of funding so that federal agencies can attract and retain experienced trail crews for the operation and maintenance of their OHV riding areas.​

Pro​grammatic​ (competitive) OHV Project Grants

• OHV programmatic or competitive project grants address the full spectrum of OHV recreation support needs in Colorado. Eligible grant funded activities include:​
• ​Construction, reconstruction or maintenance of OHV routes or multi-use trails that allow for motorized use​
• Crossing structures, bridges, railings, ramps, and fencing
• ​Bank stabilization and retaining structures
• OHV trail corridor re-vegetation and erosion control​
• ​Trailhead development and/or support facilities related to OHV or multi-use trails including parking areas, restrooms, and related facilities
• Project Materials, Tools and Supplies​
• Equipment needed to build or maintain OHV trails
• Fleet vehicle(s) for trail crew members - fixed and variable expenses, fuel and fluids. ​
• Normal maintenance and repairs on trail machines (trail bikes, ATVs) and equipment (dozers, chainsaws, generators, etc.), fuel and fluids.
• Signs - directional, regulatory, and interpretive signage for OHV routes
• Printing - maps/guides, safety and educational materials Programs, publications and videos on safety and OHV recreation
• OHV trail or system planning, engineering, or design
• ​Land acquisition or easement projects. NEPA review and environmental compliance work required under NEPA or other statutes​
• Restoration of closed trails or damaged areas where a nexus exists between OHV misuse and needed repairs
• Salary, compensation and benefits for crew members or project employees​
• Employment-required immunizations, background checks​
• Law enforcement wages for enforcing State OHV Law (CRS 33-14.5)
• OHV Education and safety programs
• Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance required for OHV projects.
• Insurance coverage for physical damage and theft on equipment purchased with OHV funding that ​is valued at over $10,000​