The Off-Road Motor Vehicle Fund
Forecasted
The Off-Road Motor Vehicle Fund supports Idaho government entities with grants for motorized trails, recreational facilities, and equipment to support off-road motor vehicle recreation statewide.
Funder: Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $500,000 annually in total program funding
Summary: Supports off-road motor vehicle recreation projects in Idaho through grants funded by state gas tax revenues.
Key Information: IDPR recreation grants serve government entities in Idaho.
Description
The Off-Road Motor Vehicle (ORMV) Fund is administered by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR). Created by legislation in 1973, the fund receives a portion of Idaho’s total state gas tax revenues each year to support off-road motor vehicle recreation projects.
Recent project lists include motorized trail maintenance and construction, trail bridges, trailhead access, vault toilets, snow-grooming equipment and facilities, and off-road enforcement and rescue equipment. Applicants listed include national forests, Bureau of Land Management offices, counties, a city, and IDPR’s Recreation Bureau. The program publishes annual project records, while IDPR’s recreational grant guidance provides further information about deadlines, the advisory committee, and submission rules.
