Capital Snowmobile Grant
The Capital Snowmobile Grant funds the purchase and improvement of trail grooming equipment to enhance the maintenance and quality of Maine’s state-funded snowmobile trail system.
Funder: Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (reimbursement request) | June 2027 (application)
Funding Amounts: Up to 40% reimbursement of approved equipment cost; maximum eligible purchase price $200,000 per groomer; minimum $3,000 per power unit or $1,500 per drag.
Summary: Supports the purchase and improvement of trail grooming equipment for Maine’s state-funded snowmobile trail system.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Capital Snowmobile Grant provides financial support to eligible Maine snowmobile clubs and local governments for the acquisition and improvement of trail grooming equipment. Administered by the Bureau of Parks and Lands within the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, this program aims to maintain and enhance the quality and accessibility of the state-funded snowmobile trail network by defraying the costs of purchasing, upgrading, or maintaining grooming equipment. The program is competitive and prioritizes equipment that will have a significant impact on trail maintenance and user experience.
