Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund - Law Enforcement Grants

The Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund provides essential support for law enforcement agencies involved in managing off-highway vehicle activities in Arizona. Established in 1991, this fund allocates approximately $2 million annually for projects that enhance safety and compliance. Grants of up to $100,000 are available for law enforcement efforts related to OHV management, ensuring effective use of funds for equipment and personnel. This initiative promotes responsible recreation while safeguarding natural resources.

The State OHV Recreation Fund, established in 1991, provides a legislatively set percentage (0.55 percent) of total license taxes on motor vehicle fuel from the Highway User Revenue Fund for OHV management. Approximately $2 million is available annually through Arizona State Parks for OHV projects. In 2009, new OHV legislation was enacted to provide more regulation of OHV usage and additional funds to support law enforcement and facility development. All vehicles weighing less than 2,500 pounds and designed primarily for travel over unimproved terrain are required to display an indicia (sticker) distributed through the Department of Motor Vehicles. The $25 cost of the sticker is added to the OHV Recreation Fund. State Parks receive 60 percent of the money in the fund for projects.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Federal, State, County, Local, and Tribal Law enforcement agencies
Eligible Projects: Expenses related to Off-Highway Vehicle specific law enforcement efforts including OHV equipment, PPE, electrical equipment (cameras, radios, traffic controllers etc.) salary and overtime. Search and rescue, narcotics related, and border patrol projects need not apply.