HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is accepting applications for more than $500,000 in recreation grants. Applications will be accepted for the Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program and the Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program. Applications can be submitted through the online system at funding.mt.gov. Application deadline is Feb.1, 2024.

Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program: This is a state-funded grant program. This program provides project funding with the goal of enhancing and maintaining OHV recreational opportunities for the benefit of OHV enthusiasts in Montana.

• Applications accepted: Nov. 15 – Feb. 1, 2024
• Awards announced: May
• Contracts issued and projects begin: July
• Anticipated funding available for awards: $200,000
• More information: fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/grant-programs/off-highway-vehicle

Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program: A grant program funded through the creation of the OHV Trail Pass. This is the program’s third grant cycle. The program will award funds to non-federal entities for the maintenance of OHV trails on public lands.

• Applications accepted: Nov. 15 – Feb. 1, 2024

• Awards announced: May
• Contracts issued and projects begin: July
• Anticipated funding available for awards: $300,000
• More information: fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/grant-programs/summer-motorized-trail-pass

Training sessions will be offered as needed for prospective applicants of the Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program and Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Programs.

For more information on attending a grant application training session or applying to one of these opportunities, visit: fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/grant-programs.

For questions about the Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program and the Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program, contact Seth McArthur at SMcArthur@mt.gov.