Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) Trail Aids
Forecasted
Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) Trail Aids supports Wisconsin local and tribal governments with trail maintenance, minor development, gates, and signing to sustain safe, well-maintained riding opportunities.
Funder: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Summer UTV maintenance up to $400/mile; combined ATV/UTV maintenance up to $1,000/mile
Summary: Supports Wisconsin UTV trail maintenance, minor development, gates, and signing through the companion ATV/UTV Trail Aids program.
Key Information: Do not begin on-the-ground work before receiving a signed grant agreement to remain eligible for reimbursement.
Description
Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) Trail Aids is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to support trail maintenance, minor development, gates, and signing. It is a companion to ATV Trail Aids, with shared ATV/UTV guidelines covering assistance for off-road recreational trails, riding areas, and related facilities. The program supports practical trail infrastructure rather than research or scientific activities.
The broader ATV/UTV program aims to foster safe, well-maintained riding opportunities throughout Wisconsin. Funding recommendations come from the Governor’s Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Council, with maintenance of existing approved trails and intensive use areas receiving the highest priority. The program focuses on off-road recreation, not ordinary road maintenance, although certain approved trail-route hybrids (“troutes”) can qualify.
