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.

Currently Closed: The most recent cycle closed on December 6th, 2024. This grant application cycle opens every October.

awarded grants for 2025

$93

million total in funding awarded

98k

trail crew hours funded for 2025

2025 Competitive Grant Submissions

2025 Good Management Submissions

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.

Download Programmatic (i.e. Competitive) Guidelines and Instructions Download Good Management Guidelines and Instructions

GRANT CYCLE 2025-2026

How to Apply

Step 1: Choose a Project

Choose a Project

Applicants can choose from two types of projects:

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.

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)

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)
- 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@state.co.us.

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

If you haven’t already, register for a UEI.

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.

Programmatic Application Forms

The Program is encouraging project’s 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

Programmatic 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:

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.
Subcomittee Review

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

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

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

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

OHV Grants

Grant Submissions

2025-2026 grant applications will be posted here, and the public comment period will be announced at that time. 2024-2025 grant applications are currently listed here, but the public comment period has closed.

2025-2026 Public Comment Meetings

Presentation schedules, Zoom registration links and public comment information will be posted prior to the February and March events.

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 Grant Application Summary

Region Wildlife Impact Summaries

OHV Competitive Trail Project Grant Submissions

2025-2026

2024-2025

Good Management Submissions

2025-2026

2024-2025

Grant Deadlines

Key Topic	Description	Date	Time
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

Contact

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

The State Trails Program

Colorado Parks and Wildlife
303-791-1957
trails@state.co.us

Trails Grants

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

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

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

About Non-motorized Trail Grants