Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) Trail Aids
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Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) Trail Aids support Wisconsin local and tribal governments and federal agencies in maintaining and improving UTV trails for safe, well-maintained riding.
Funder: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: ATV/UTV trail maintenance reimbursement up to $1,000 per mile for summer use; other rates depend on project type
Summary: Supports maintenance, minor development, gates and signing for Wisconsin UTV trails.
Key Information: Contact a DNR regional grants project manager before applying.
Description
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers UTV Trail Aids to help maintain and improve utility terrain vehicle trails. Its UTV program page identifies trail maintenance, minor development, gates and signing as supported work and describes the program as a companion to ATV Trail Aids.
The linked ATV/UTV Trail Aids guidelines cover a broader program for off-road trails and intensive-use areas, including acquisition, liability insurance, development and major rehabilitation. The program aims to support safe, well-maintained riding opportunities. Funding recommendations follow ranked purposes, beginning with maintenance of existing approved trails and intensive-use areas, liability insurance and land access agreements.
