Snowmobile Law Enforcement Grants
Forecasted
Snowmobile Law Enforcement Grants support Michigan law enforcement agencies with trail patrols, operating costs, and equipment to promote safer snowmobile use through enforcement and education.
Funder: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Reimbursement of up to 85% of actual expenditures, capped at the grant allocation; 15% local match
Summary: Supports Michigan snowmobile trail patrols and enforcement equipment to promote safety through law enforcement and education.
Key Information: City, village, and township agencies need locally designated routes connecting the state trail system to local businesses or amenities.
Description
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources administers Snowmobile Law Enforcement Grants to promote safe snowmobile use through law enforcement and education. Funding supports patrols on Michigan’s state-designated snowmobile trails and routes connecting to them. Eligible costs include patrol time, operating expenses, and equipment needed for enforcement work, subject to the agency’s grant agreement.
The program is funded by the Snowmobile Registration Fee Fund under Part 821 of Michigan’s Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. In allocating grants, the department considers designated trail miles within a county, applicants’ estimated costs and past performance, their demonstrated ability to use funds effectively, and funding available for the cycle.
