ATV & OHV Trail Grant Program
Forecasted
ATV & OHV Trail Grant Program supports local governments and incorporated private organizations in acquiring, developing and maintaining Iowa trails and parks for public off-highway vehicle recreation.
Funder: Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Annual application deadline) | April 2027 (2027 application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Approved facility, development, operations and maintenance costs may be prepaid up to 90%; liability insurance up to 100%
Summary: Supports acquisition, operation, maintenance and development of designated off-highway vehicle trails and parks in Iowa.
Key Information: Funded riding areas, trails and facilities must be open to the general public.
Description
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources administers this program using off-highway vehicle registration fees. It supports political subdivisions and incorporated private organizations acquiring land, developing facilities, and operating or maintaining designated riding areas and trails in Iowa. Recreation covered includes all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), off-road motorcycles (ORMs), and off-road utility vehicles (ORVs), including facilities on land outside state ownership.
Funding priorities include maintenance and operation of existing riding areas, development within existing parks and trails, and projects with documented local support. Acquisition and development proposals in high-demand areas receive preference when they offer stable, long-term management and minimize adverse environmental and social impacts. Support extends beyond trail construction to park equipment, supporting facilities, liability insurance and other approved operational expenses.
