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
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:
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)
Grant Deadlines
Key Topic |
Description |
Date |
Time |
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Application Deadline |
Compile and email all required documents by this date |
December 6, 2024 |
5:00 p.m. MT |
Friday, December 27, 2024 |
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Deadline for Public Comment |
Friday, January 31, 2025 |
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Wildlife Review |
CPW wildlife staff will have completed their review of grant applications |
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 |
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OHV Subcommittee Application Review Meeting |
Wednesday and Thursday, February 5-6, 2025 |
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OHV Grant Presentation Meeting |
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, March 5-7, 2025 |
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OHV Subcommittee Scores Due |
Friday, March 14, 2025 |
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Friday, April 4, 2025 |
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Wednesday and Thursday, May 7-8, 2025 |
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Award and Non-Award Letters Sent |
Mid-June, 2025 |
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Contracts are initiated |
Fall 2025 |
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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
- 2025-2026 OHV Grant Applicant Presentations Meeting:
March 5-7, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.- Day 1 - Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Zoom link to register: State Trails OHV Grant Presentations Day #1 - Day 2 - Thursday, March 6, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Zoom link to register: State Trails OHV Grant Presentations Day #2 - Day 3 - Friday, March 7, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Zoom link to register: State Trails OHV Grant Presentations Day #3
- Day 1 - Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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:
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 GrantsNon-Motorized Trail Grants
Eligible project types include trail construction, maintenance, planning, support and trail stewardship crews.
About Non-motorized Trail Grants