Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grants

Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000
Last Updated: March 30, 2026

Summary

The Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grants program provides funding for OHV Clubs in Montana to maintain and improve federally designated motorized trails. Grants typically range from $10,000 to $50,000, with larger requests evaluated individually. Eligible projects include trail maintenance, signage, and resource impact mitigation. Montana State Parks administers the program, ensuring equitable funding distribution through community involvement. This initiative supports sustainable recreation while safeguarding natural resources.

Overview

Program Specifics The new SMTP Program provides grant funding to OHV Clubs and Organizations for resource maintenance, protection, signage, and the improvement of federally designated motorized trails and riding areas in Montana. Funding for the grant program comes from revenues from the sale of the OHV Resident Trail Pass. Montana State Parks administers the SMTP grant program with funds appropriated by the State Legislature, and is assisted in grant allocation by the Off Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee (OHVAC). The OHVAC is comprised of citizens throughout Montana who have a vested interest in managing recreation opportunities as a valuable resource. Both user groups and land management agencies are represented on the OHVAC. This diverse group influences the equitable distribution of grant funding to valuable projects throughout the state. Funding Request Limitations Typical project requests will be between $10,000 and $50,000 each funding cycle. Applications over $50,000 are eligible for funding and will be evaluated on a case by case basis each grant cycle.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible Applicants:Grant applicants may include off highway vehicle state organizations, associations and clubs (see MCA 23-2-113). The organization applying to the SMTP must be the organization that will expend the funds and manage the grant. Montana FWP does not allow Tri-Party Agreements. Examples of eligible projects include: Signage-Trail Markers Trail Maintenance Trail Improvements Trail Reroutes Mitigation of Motorized Resource Impacts Brushing and Delimbing of Trails Noxious Weed Control on Trail Corridors Club Hired Trail Steward to Clear and Maintain Trails

Ineligibility

Trailheads/parking areas Restrooms Motorized skill parks Equipment purchases For Profit Trails Private Trails