OHV Recreation Grant
The OHV Recreation Grant from the Division of Outdoor Recreation funds projects that improve and sustain Utah’s OHV trails, safety, education, access, and tourism using innovative and research-based approaches.
Funder: Division of Outdoor Recreation
Due Dates: February 17, 2026 (Spring early review) | March 2, 2026 (Spring final) | August 17, 2026 (Fall early review) | August 31, 2026 (Fall final)
Funding Amounts: Trail Work/Access Protection/Education: $1,500–$350,000; Search & Rescue/Snowmobile: $1,500–$150,000; OHV Tourism: $1,000–$50,000; Year-Round Land Acquisition: $10,000–$1,000,000 per application; 28-month grant period.
Summary: Supports projects that enhance motorized recreation in Utah, including trail work, education, access protection, search and rescue, snowmobile activities, tourism, and land acquisition.
Key Information: All projects require matching funds; nonprofit equipment purchases >$1,000 must be rented or leased.
Description
The OHV Recreation Grant, administered by the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, is designed to improve and sustain off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation throughout Utah. This program funds diverse projects in six main categories: trail work, access protection, education, search and rescue (SAR), snowmobile activities, OHV tourism, and year-round land acquisition for motorized recreation. The grant aims to enhance trail infrastructure, promote safety and responsible use, protect public access, support SAR operations, and boost rural tourism and economic development related to OHV use.
Funding is available for both large-scale and smaller projects, with an emphasis on projects that demonstrate strong partnerships, clear public benefit, and innovative approaches to OHV recreation challenges.
