The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is accepting applications for its fall round of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and Snowmobile grants.
Applications will be accepted through 4:00 PM on Tuesday, September 30.
Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, and municipalities in Pennsylvania.
Proposed projects eligible for these grants include planning, land acquisition, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, equipment purchase for maintenance, and educational programs related to snowmobile and ATV trails and facilities.
Funding for these grants comes from the ATV and Snowmobile Restricted Accounts, which are funded through registration fees that riders pay. Match is not required for these grants.
All-Terrain Vehicle/Snowmobile Grants
What Can Be Funded?
Grants can only be used to fund projects that support all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or snowmobile riding. Funding comes from the ATV Management Restricted Account and the Snowmobile Management Restricted Account as authorized by Act 97 of 2016.
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and Snowmobile Grants Can Fund:
- Planning, acquisition of land, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of ATV and/or snowmobile trails and facilities
- Purchase of equipment for maintenance and construction of ATV and/or snowmobile trails and facilities
- Educational programs related to the use of ATVs and/or snowmobiles
Who Should Apply?
- County and municipal governments
- Non-profit organizations
- For-profit businesses
What is the Typical Grant Size?
- Award amounts vary, ranging between $25,000 – $1,000,000.
- Match is not required, but it is encouraged.
