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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.

2025 OHV Program Grant Awards Brochure

Currently Open: This grant application cycle opens every October and will close on December 5, 2025.

56

awarded grants for 2026

$99M

total in funding awarded to OHV grant projects since 1991

88k

trail crew hours funded for 2026

46

2026 Competitive Grant Submissions

25

2026 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 Competitive Grant Applicants

The 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 Competitive application and guidelines and instructions.

Download Competitive Guidelines and Instructions Download Good Management Guidelines and Instructions

Grant Cycle 2026-2027

How to Apply

    Step 1: Choose a Project

    Choose a Project

    Applicants can choose from two types of projects:

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    Competitive

    OHV 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 projects with an emphasis on Education this cycle.

    trail crew working together

    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
    • 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
    • HPBE Motorized Trail Crew
    • North Rampart GM Trail Crew
    • North Zone OHV Crew
    • Ouray Trail Crew
    • Pagosa Trail Crew
    • Parks Motorized Trail Crew
    • San Carlos GM Trail Crew
    • South Park RD Trail Crew
    • State Forest State Park Trail Crew
    • Upper Arkansas Motorized Trail Crew (USFS & CPW)
    Step 2: Compile Your Full Application

    Compile Your Full Application

    You will need to include:

    • Your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
    • Budget, provided in Excel
    • One pdf of the entire application organized in the following order:
      • State Trails Application
      • Scope of Work
      • Project Budget
      • Project Budget Environmental Information (C1, C2)
      • Project Selection Criteria (D1, D2), if applicable
      • Maps (E1, E2)
      • Project Illustrations (F)
      • Support letters (G)
      • Trail Crew Work Plan (H),  if applicable
      • Summary of Accomplishments (I), if applicable 

    Email your full application to trails@st​​​ate.co.us​.

    Application Documents

    Having trouble downloading Excel or Word files? Right-click on the link, choose 'Save link as' and download to your desktop or​ designated ​folder.

      Competitive Application Forms

      The Program is encouraging projects with an emphasis on Education this cycle.

      Good Management Application Forms

      The OHV Subcommittee has placed a cap of $105,000 for Good Management Applications. Should you need additional funding please complete an additional competitive application.

      Insurance Requirements
      Resources
      Step 3: Application Review

      Grant Application Review Process

      Competitive projects are evaluated and ranked against each other. Good Management projects are not ranked against each other but do follow the same review process. The OHV grant selection process follows a recommendation and approval process. The entire process includes grant review, scoring, public comment periods and then the recommendation of funding. More specifically, it involves:

      1. Colorado Parks and Wildlife Regional Field Staff Review

        Colorado Parks and Wildlife regional field staff review and identification of any wildlife concerns. Learn more about the wildlife review process and how to contact an Area Wildlife Manager.

      2. Subcommittee Review

        The subcommittee reviews, scores and ranks applications to make recommendations for funding to the State Trails Committee.

      3. State Trails Committee Review

        State Trails Committee review subcommittee scores and make a recommendation for funding to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.

      4. Parks and Wildlife Commission Review

        Final review and funding approval by the Parks and Wildlife Commission. 

      Good Management trail crew

      Committee Review

      State Trails Committee and Parks and Wildlife Commission

      The State Recreational Trails Committee and Parks and Wildlife Commission review Off-Highway Vehicle grant submissions.

      Learn more about State Trails Committee Learn more about the Parks and Wildlife Commission

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      Grant Deadlines

      Application Deadline

      Compile and email all required documents by this date

      Friday, December 5, 2025

      5:00 p.m. MT

      Projects Posted for Public Comment

      Tuesday, December 30, 2025

      Deadline for Public Comment

      Friday, February 6, 2026

      5:00 p.m. MT

      OHV Subcommittee Application Review Meeting

      Thursday-Friday, February 12-13, 2026

      OHV Grant Presentation Meeting

      Wednesday-Friday, March 25-27, 2026

      OHV Subcommittee Scores Due

      Tuesday, March 31, 2026

      5:00 p.m. MT

      State Trails Committee Meeting

      Friday, April 3, 2026

      Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting

      Wednesday-Thursday, May 6-7, 2026

      Award and Non-Award Letters Sent

      Sent-Mid-June, 2026

      Contracts are initiated

      Fall 2026

      Project Funds are available for Disbursement

      Fall 2026/Spring 2027

      OHV Grants

      Grant Submissions

      The 2026-2027 OHV grant applications will be posted here, and the public comment period will be announced at that time. The 2025-2026 grant applications and the 2024-2025 grant applications are currently listed here, but the public comment period for each of these previous applications has closed. 

      The 2026-2027 Grant Application Summary will be added at a later date.

      2025-2026 Grant Application Summary 2024-2025 Grant Application Summary
        Region Wildlife Impact Summaries

        Northeast
        Northwest
        Southeast
        Southwest

        ​OHV Competitive Trail Project Grant Submissions

        2026-2027

        1. PPRD OHV Crew
        2. TMW Continued Trail Maintenance
        3. Dolores RD Dozer 27 Crew
        4. Deer Lick Trail Project
        5. Colorado River Valley Field Office UTV
        6. Fossil Ridge Trail Heavy Maintenance
        7. Megawatt Moto Complex Repair-Maint
        8. OHV Supply & Equipment Grant
        9. Grand Lake Trail Crew Equipment Purchase
        10. Routine Maint-Cross Jurisdiction MOTO GOATs
        11. 2026-2027 Subcontractor Trail Maintenance
        12. Grand Junction BLM Equipment Maint
        13. North Fruita Desert OHV Open Area Fencing
        14. White River Trail Crew
        15. CCMR Trail Maintenance Grant
        16. BLM CO OHV Law Enforcement
        17. GVRD Heavy Equipment Crew
        18. Wolford OHV Trail System Ph1 Implementation
        19. OHV Divide Heavy Maint Trail Crew
        20. Buckhorn Canyon Trail Sys Connectivity Ph3
        21. Columbine OHV Trails Program
        22. Columbine OHV Parking Area Restrooms
        23. UFO Trails Lead & North Delta  
        24. STT Ed & Stewardship Alliance
        25. Travel Management Signage
        26. HASRC OHV Track Maintenance
        27. COHVCO Workshop-Training
        28. Summit Special Ops OHV Enforce & Ed
        29. Ouray Trail Dozer Maint Prgm
        30. TPA Statewide Trail Crew
        31. TPA Statewide Equipment Crew
        32. RRMMC 2027 Pike NF Trail Maintenance
        33. RRMMC 2027 RGFO Trail
        34. RRMMC 2027 Pike NF Trail Planning
        35. RRMMC New Rider Learning Area
        36. San Carlos R.D OHV Trail Project
        37. Penrose Commons Single Track
        38. Penrose Commons Practice Area
        39. NRSR North Routt Tree Mitigation
        40. Dry Lake MX Park Ed, Access, Safety Improvements
        41. Upper Arkansas Moto Trail Crew 2027-Competitive
        42. CACA 2026 CPW OHV Road Work

        2025-2026

        1. Trail Support 2026-2027-TMW
        2. Dozer 26 Project 2026
        3. Grand Lake Crew Equipment (UTVs) 2026
        4. Twin Springs Trail Project 2026
        5. Archuleta FST 741 Riparian Trail Mitigation Prj 2026
        6. Megawatt Moto Complex Repair & Maint. 2026
        7. Cement Mountain Heavy Maintenance 2026
        8. Alpine Loop Toilet Pumping 2026
        9. RGFO Crew Seasonal-Equipment 2026
        10. Road to Full-Sized OHV Trail Conversion 2026
        11. Subcontractor Trail Maintenance 2026
        12. WSATVA Supply & Equipment Grant 2026
        13. TPA Statewide Trail Crew 2026
        14. Boulder RD OHV Crew 2026
        15. OHV San Carlos Trail Project 2026
        16. COHVCO Workshop-Training 2025-2026
        17. RRMMC Pike NF Trail Planning 2026
        18. RRMMC Pike NF Trail Maintenance 2026
        19. RRMMC RGFO Trail Maintenance 2026
        20. Grand Junction BLM Equip Maint. 2026
        21. 154C Road to Trail Conversion 2026
        22. OHV Divide Heavy Maint. Crew 2026
        23. White River OHV Trail Crew 2026
        24. Hi Country 4 Wheelers Trail Maint. Project 2026
        25. SFSP Enclosed Side by Side-Trailer 2026
        26. OHV GVRD Heavy Equipment Crew 2026
        27. Upper Arkansas Motorized Trail Crew (Equip) 2026
        28. CCMR Marshall Extension 2026
        29. HPBE Motorized Trail Crew 2026
        30. HPBE New Trailer 2026
        31. STT Education & Stewardship Alliance 2026
        32. Travel Management Signage 2026
        33. Moto GOATs Cross-Jurisdiction 2026
        34. Wolford OHV Trail System Redevelopment 2026
        35. UFO Equipment and Trails Lead 2026
        36. Ouray Trail Dozer Maintenance Program 2026
        37. North Zone OHV Crew 2026
        38. Columbine RD OHV Trails Program 2026
        39. Little Snake OHV Crew 2026
        40. Columbine OHV Parking Area Restrooms 2026
        41. CCMR Trail Maintenance Grant 2026
        42. Parks Materials, Supplies, Tools & PPE 2026
        43. Return to Dirt 2026
        44. HASRC OHV Track Maintenance 2026
        45. Ouray County Ranger Program 2026
        46. RMSR Dry Lake MX Park Equip & Improvements 2026
        Good Management Submissions​​

        2026-2027

        1. GM01 - Dolores RD GM Trail Crew
        2. GM02 - 2027 CRVFO OHV Crew
        3. GM03 - OHV Gunnison Trail Crew
        4. GM04  - BLM Gunnison OHV Trail Crew
        5. GM05 - OHV Grand Lake Trail Crew
        6. GM06 - North Zone OHV Crew
        7. GM07 - GJFO NCA Good Management Grant
        8. GM08 - GJFO Good Management Grant
        9. GM09 - North Rampart GM OHV Crew
        10. GM10 - Flat Tops GM OHV Trail Crew
        11. GM11 - Dillon OHV Trail Crew
        12. GM12 - Eagle Zoned OHV Crew
        13. GM13 - Grand Valley Trail Crew
        14. GM14 - 2027 State Forest OHV Trail Crew
        15. GM15 - HPBE OHV Crew
        16. GM16 - BLM Kremmling GM OHV Trail Crew
        17. GM17 - OHV Divide GM Trail Crew
        18. GM18 - CCRD OHV Crew 2027
        19. GM19 - Uncompahgre Field Office GM Crew
        20. GM20 - Pagosa 2 Person OHV Trail Maint Crew
        21. GM21 - RGFO OHV Trail Crew
        22. GM22 - SPKRD OHV GM CREW
        23. GM23 - 2027 Parks OHV Trail Management
        24. GM24 - Ouray RD OHV Trails GM Program
        25. GM25 - Upper Arkansas Moto Trail Crew
        26. GM26 - San Carlos RD Good Mgmt. Project

        2025-2026

        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