Snowmobile Program Grants
Forecasted
Snowmobile Program Grants support public agencies and nonprofits in improving Colorado’s winter trails, grooming equipment, and facilities to advance safe, responsible snowmobile recreation.
Funder: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Applications due)
Funding Amounts: $392,208.03 recommended for 6 grants in the 2026–2027 cycle
Summary: Supports Colorado snowmobile recreation through winter trail improvements, grooming equipment, facilities, and trail maintenance.
Key Information: Applicants must have an active U.S. Forest Service Special Use permit.
Description
Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s State Trails Program administers annual Snowmobile Program Grants to improve snowmobile recreation across Colorado and promote safe, responsible use. The program funds new groomers, repairs to existing groomers, trailhead improvements, permanent groomer and maintenance facilities, signs, and trail-marking materials. Eligible work also includes maintaining, repairing, or building winter trail facilities and equipment, as well as repairing or creating trails. A separate Trail Grooming grant supports trail maintenance and creation.
Established by state law, the broader Snowmobile Program is funded through snowmobile registrations and use permits. Colorado Parks and Wildlife partners with the Colorado Snowmobile Association, which represents organized snowmobiling statewide. Projects are ranked according to need and urgency, community and program benefits, partnerships, and leverage from other funding.
