Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trails Assistance Program - Grant-in-Aid (GIA)

Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trails Assistance Program - Grant-in-Aid (GIA)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Last Updated: February 07, 2026

Summary

The Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trails Assistance Program, known as Grant-in-Aid (GIA), supports the development and maintenance of trails for All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Off-Highway Motorcycles (OHMs), and Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs). Established in 1984 by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, it funds projects through vehicle registration fees and gas tax contributions. Enthusiast groups and local governments collaborate to enhance trail systems, ensuring access and safety for outdoor enthusiasts.

Overview

NOTE: Existing trails apply annually by the deadline aboveNew trail proposals are accepted at any time. Off-highway vehicle grants-in-aid (GIA) Minnesota's Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trails Assistance Program, popularly known as Grant-in-Aid (GIA), is a cost-share program first authorized in 1984. The program facilitates development and maintenance of trails for use by All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Off-Highway Motorcycles (OHMs), and Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) at the initiative of enthusiast groups or clubs, with the support and participation of local government sponsors. The program is funded by vehicle registration and trail pass fees, plus a percentage of the state non-highway gas tax from each of the motorized groups. (The percentage of gas tax varies for each user group and is established by Minnesota Statute Chapter 296A.18). All aspects of OHV trail development and maintenance are eligible to receive GIA funds, including project administration, site planning, trail improvements, land acquisition for trail development, and trail maintenance. Applications, new trail proposals and more information can be obtained from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Parks and Trails Area Supervisor's office in the trail location. Contacts For specific trail information in your area, please contact the Trails Assistance Program Grants-in-aid Parks & Trails person in your area.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Enthusiast groups or clubs apply through counties, cities or townships.