Grand Mesa Monument trail work funded by the OHV grant

Grand Mesa Monument trail work funded by the OHV grant

About the Grants

Off Highway Vehicle Grants

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program is funded through the sale of OHV registrations and some additional Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funding. The OHV Program seeks to improve and enhance motorized recreation opportunities in Colorado while promoting safe and responsible use of OHVs on lands open to the public.

Eligible grant funded projects must align with CRS 33-14.5-106. Local, county, state, federal, tribal government agencies, special recreation districts, and nonprofit organizations (tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) are invited to apply.

59

awarded grants for 2025

$93

million total in funding awarded

98k

trail crew hours funded for 2025

51

2025 Competitive Grant Submissions

25

2025 Good Management Submissions

Good Management project in Pagosa

Good Management project in Pagosa

OHV Program Application Guidelines and Instructions

The guidelines and instructions are designed for both new applicants and existing grant recipients.

New and Programmatic Grant Applicants

The Programmatic (i.e. Competitive) Guidelines and Instructions provides comprehensive guidance on eligibility, steps in the application process, and policies.

Existing Good Management Program Applicants

The Good Management Guidelines and Instructions are for Good Management projects only. If you need to submit an additional application please be sure to use the Programmatic application and guidelines and instructions.

GRANT CYCLE 2025-2026

How to Apply

Choose a Project

Applicants can choose from two types of projects:

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Programmatic/Competitive

OHV programmatic or competitive project grants address the full spectrum of OHV recreation support needs in Colorado. Projects related to recreational use of OHVs on lands open to the public are eligible to apply

Eligible projects can include: OHV education and safety programs, land acquisition or easement projects, restoration of trails, construction and planning of OHV routes, trailhead development and/or support facilities related to OHV or multi-use trails including parking areas, restrooms, and related facilities.

This year the Program is encouraging project’s with an emphasis on Education this cycle.

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Good Management

The Good Management Program emphasizes on-the-ground operations and maintenance of OHV trails and support facilities for areas that offer unique OHV riding opportunities or support a high volume of OHV recreationists and activities. The OHV trails program provides consistent and predictable annual funding so that federal agencies can attract and retain experienced trail crews for the operation and maintenance of their OHV riding areas.

Should you have any questions on eligibility please contact the program for more information.

Eligibility

Only current Good OHV Management Program Trail Crews are eligible to apply for the Good Management Grant:

  • BLM Colorado River Valley Trail Crew
  • BLM Grand Junction Trail Crew
  • BLM Gunnison Trail Crew
  • BLM Kremmling Trail Crew
  • BLM NCAs OHV Trail Crew
  • BLM Royal Gorge Trail Crew
  • BLM Uncompahgre Trail Crew
  • Clear Creek RD Crew
  • Columbine Trail Crew
  • Dillon OHV Trail Crew
  • Divide GM OHV Trail Crew
  • Dolores GM Trail Crew
  • Eagle Zoned OHV Trail Crew
  • Flat Tops Trail Crew
  • Grand Lake Trail Crew
  • Grand Valley Trail Crew
  • Gunnison Trail Crew
  • North Rampart GM Trail Crew
  • Ouray Trail Crew
  • Pagosa Trail Crew
  • Parks Motorized Trail Crew
  • Pikes Peak Trail Crew
  • San Carlos GM Trail Crew
  • South Park RD Trail Crew
  • State Forest State Park Trail Crew
  • State Forest Trail Crew
  • Statewide Trail Crew
  • Upper Arkansas Motorized Trail Crew (USFS & CPW)

Grant Deadlines

Application Deadline

Compile and email all required documents by this date

December 6, 2024

5:00 p.m. MT

Projects Posted for Public Comment

Friday, December 27, 2024

Deadline for Public Comment

Friday, January 31, 2025

Wildlife Review

CPW wildlife staff will have completed their review of grant applications

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

OHV Subcommittee Application Review Meeting

Wednesday and Thursday, February 5-6, 2025

OHV Grant Presentation Meeting

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, March 5-7, 2025

OHV Subcommittee Scores Due

Friday, March 14, 2025

State Trails Committee Meeting

Friday, April 4, 2025

Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting

Wednesday and Thursday, May 7-8, 2025

Award and Non-Award Letters Sent

Mid-June, 2025

Contracts are initiated

Fall 2025

Project Funds are available for Disbursement

Fall 2025-Spring 2026

OHV Grants

Grant Submissions

The 2025-2026 OHV grant applications are posted here for public review. Comments can be emailed to trails@state.co.us. Public Comment must be received by close of business on Friday, January 31, 2025.

2025-2026 Public Comment Meetings

In person location: Arapahoe Community College, Half Moon Room, 5900 S Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, CO 80120

These meetings take place in the Denver metro area. The public is invited to review and comment at four separate stages: upon submission and posting of the applications on CPW’s website, before the application review subcommittee, before the State Trails Committee and before the Parks and Wildlife Commission meetings.

2025-2026 Grant Application Summary will be added at a later date.

Contact

Please contact the the State Trails Program with any questions regarding eligibility, projects, or expenses at:

Trails Grants

Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers additional trail grants to apply for. 

Snowmobile Trail Grants

Snowmobile Trail Grants

Purchase new or repair existing trail groomers, make trailhead improvements, create new or maintain maintenance facilities, or purchase signs and trail markers.

About Snowmobile Trail Grants
Non-Motorized Trail Grants.

Non-Motorized Trail Grants

Eligible project types include trail construction, maintenance, planning, support and trail stewardship crews.

About Non-motorized Trail Grants