Municipal Snowmobile Grant
This grant reimburses Maine municipalities for constructing and maintaining public snowmobile trails, supporting safe and accessible trail infrastructure statewide.
Funder: Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (application) | April 30, 2027 (final reimbursement, municipal) | May 15, 2027 (final reimbursement, training/All-Grants PDF)
Funding Amounts: Up to 50%–70% of eligible project costs reimbursed; no fixed maximum published; typical awards reflect trail mileage and project scope.
Summary: Supports Maine municipalities with costs to construct and maintain snowmobile trails as part of the state-funded trail system.
Key Information: Local match required; reimbursement-based; trails must be open to the public and meet landowner permission requirements.
Description
The Municipal Snowmobile Grant, offered by the Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands, provides financial assistance to municipalities for the construction and maintenance of snowmobile trails within the state-funded system. The program is structured as a cost-share, reimbursing a portion of eligible expenses incurred by towns, cities, or counties to ensure safe, accessible, and well-maintained snowmobile infrastructure for public use. All funded activities must comply with state regulations and program-specific guidelines.
