STEF - Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund (FY26)

STEF - Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund (FY26)

Provides financial assistance to eligible, private snowmobile clubs/organizations in Illinois to develop and maintain public snowmobile trails and facilities in the state. Must be open and available for general public use.

Details

• Awarding Agency: Natural Resources
• CSFA Number: 422-11-1162
• CSFA Popular Name: STEF
• Funding Opportunity Number: 2026.STEF
• Announcement Type: Initial Announcement
• Award Type: Competitive
• Total Funding Available: $120,000.00
• Funding Sources: State
• Capital Grant: Yes
• Indirect Costs Allowed: Yes
• Posted Date: 2026-03-01

Funding Source Description

The Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund Program is a state-financed program enacted by Sections 9-1 and 9-2 of the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act [625 ILCS 40/9-1 and 9-2 https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs5.asp?ActID=1825]. Funds for the program are derived from snowmobile registration fees and for that reason require the use and oversight of a public entity’s procurement guidelines to ensure the proper stewardship of said funds.

Funding for the grant program is derived from revenue generated pursuant to the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 40/9).

Funding Restrictions

Land Acquisition, Projects outside the state of Illinois, and Any project which, either in whole or in part, will not be open to the general public for public snowmobile use.

Restrictions on Indirect Costs

No

State Award Notices

Once a final decision has been made, the successful applicant will be notified by email and/or letter of any final requirements before the state grant can be awarded to them. Once all the final requirements have been completed, the Grant Agreement between IDNR and the applicant will be sent for the applicant to sign and return. Once the agreement is fully executed by the IDNR a copy will be returned to the applicant.
Only after the Grant Agreement has been signed by the Director can expenses be incurred for grant reimbursement unless otherwise noted. Any expenses incurred outside of the grant period (before or after) are at the applicant’s risk and are not eligible either as match or for reimbursement related to the grant unless a waiver has been previously issued.

Administrative and National Policy Requirements

The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA), 30 ILCS 708/1 et seq. is the Administrative Code that this grant will be governed under.

Reporting

Financial reporting will include all funds including matching funds spent in the undertaking of the project and interest earned on advanced payments. Various types of reporting are required for grant agreements awarded under this grant, including:

Performance Progress Reporting: The grantee shall be required to provide reporting of its activities under this project. The IDNR may withhold or suspend payment if the grantee fails to submit the required reports. The following reports are required under this Agreement and the forms are provided in the Implementation and Billing Packet that will be received upon award:

Quarterly Progress Reports: The grantee is required to provide to the IDNR quarterly progress reports that describe the progress of the project and expenditures of funds according to the budget line items as detailed in the approved Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance. The Quarterly Progress Report will be due as follows:

Quarterly Progress Reports Due By:
April 1st | July 1st | October 1st | January 1st

Additional Information

https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/grants/Pages/SnowmobileTrailEstablishmentFund.aspx

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund