MI Snowmobile Trail Improvement Program Grant

MI Snowmobile Trail Improvement Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Last Updated: February 23, 2026

Summary

The MI Snowmobile Trail Improvement Program, managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, supports the maintenance and enhancement of the state's snowmobile trail system. Eligible applicants include local governments and nonprofit snowmobile organizations. Grants cover seasonal grooming, special maintenance projects, and equipment replacement, ensuring trails remain safe and accessible for users. Applications are accepted year-round, with funding awarded for a full fiscal year.

Overview

NOTE:  New trail proposals may be submitted any time during the year. The time period from grant application to grant award is three to four months. Grants are issued for an entire fiscal year, October 1 through the following September 30. Special Maintenance project grants are issued for one fiscal year. This program provides funding to maintain snowmobile trails as part of the designated statewide trail system. Grant funds are available for three purposes. Seasonal grooming and general maintenance of snowmobile trails. Special maintenance projects that improve the condition and/or access to trails. Replacement of equipment used for maintaining trails. Seasonal grooming and maintenance includes grooming of the trail surface, placing signs along the assigned trail segments and clearing brush from the trails. Special maintenance projects may include bridge construction and repairs, erosion control, replacement of culverts and relocation of trails off plowed roads. Equipment replacement grants may include grooming tractors, drag, front blade and radio or telephone equipment. Criteria Snowmobile Trail Improvement Program grants are issued to trail sponsors for maintaining the state of Michigan's designated snowmobile trail system. If a trail is not on public property, a trail sponsor must be able to obtain a trail right-of-way that is open to public snowmobiling in an area that receives adequate snowfall for snowmobiling from December through March of each year. Trail sponsors must have their own equipment for maintaining trails. The trails to be maintained by a trail sponsor will be assigned by the Department of Natural Resources.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Local units of government and nonprofit, incorporated snowmobile clubs and organizations are eligible to apply for these grants. Only current trail sponsors may apply for special maintenance projects.Only current trail sponsors may apply for equipment replacement grants.

Ineligibility

Individuals are not eligible.