Snowmobile Disaster Relief Grant

Snowmobile Disaster Relief Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Amount: Up to US $20,000
Last Updated: April 15, 2025

Summary

The Snowmobile Disaster Relief Grant provides financial assistance to registered snowmobile clubs or political subdivisions affected by catastrophic weather events impacting state-funded trail systems. Eligible applicants must be incorporated and provide a detailed project map. This grant covers various projects, including bridge restorations and storm damage remediation. Applications must be submitted within 60 days after the event, ensuring timely support for critical trail repairs.

Overview

Note:  Applications must be postmarked after August 15th and must be submitted within 60 days after the weather event. What is a Snowmobile Disaster Relief Grant? It is a grant made available to registered snowmobile clubs or political subdivisions for the remediation of catastrophic weather events that significantly impact the connectivity of the state funded trail system. Type of map to be submitted with the application A detailed map showing the location of the project must be submitted. The map should be a topographical map or copy of equal quality. The map must show where the catastrophic weather event occurred. If the applicant is requesting financial assistance for replacing a bridge or use of heavy equipment, such as bulldozers/excavators, landowner permission must be in writing for the entire area to be repaired.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who is eligible for the Grant?Disaster Relief Grants are available to any incorporated snowmobile club or political subdivision that participate in the Snowmobile Program trail grooming grants and has an unforeseen, catastrophic weather event on state funded trails.The snowmobile club is also required to provide a current Snowmobile Club Information Form annually. The club must be legally incorporated with the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions .The list of qualifying projects includes, but is not limited to:Catastrophic bridge failure replacement/restoration due to a weather event.Erosion remediation that is necessary due to storm damage.Vegetation management needed due to a storm event.Administrative costs, materials, equipment and labor costs for damage

Ineligibility

Grants will not be awarded for damage that is the result of substandard maintenance practices.Repairs or replacement shall be to pre-disaster functional condition.Ineligible expenses are costs for insured or insurable items, items covered by other disaster relief organizations or programs, damage due to substandard maintenance practices, permit fees or fines for violations, or fees paid for/covered by other grants.