ATV Municipal Grants
This grant helps Maine municipalities build and maintain ATV trails by reimbursing eligible expenses for trail development and infrastructure improvements.
Funder: Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (reimbursement request) | May 2027 (application)
Funding Amounts: Up to 90% of eligible project costs reimbursed; local match required; no set maximum specified.
Summary: Supports Maine municipalities in developing and maintaining ATV trails through a cost-sharing reimbursement program.
Key Information: Only municipalities (not clubs) may apply directly; funds are reimbursement-only for eligible trail expenses.
Description
This program assists municipalities in Maine with the costs of developing and maintaining ATV trails. Administered by the Bureau of Parks and Lands under the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, the grant operates as a cost-sharing, reimbursement-based initiative. Municipalities can receive financial support for trail construction, maintenance, and related infrastructure improvements, provided they supply the required local match. The program is designed to enhance recreational ATV opportunities and promote community trail networks.
