2910 - OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATION FUND - FY27
Funding Opportunity Details

Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund

Pre Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 11:59 PM

Final Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM

Description

• MOTORIZED PROJECT GUIDELINES:

  1)    Projects should benefit the Off-Highway Vehicle Community, including side-by-side, ATV, Off-road Motorcycle, and 4x4 users.

  2)    Maximum allowable grant request is $750,000*

  *Based on funding availability, project request, and how competitive the cycle may be, requests above $750,000 may be submitted. Connect with the State OHV Coordinator for further discussion prior to Pre-Application Submission.

  SOURCES OF FUNDING:

  State OHV Recreation Fund (A.R.S.§28-1176) The Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund is comprised of 0.55% of Arizona’s fuel tax revenue, Non-Resident, and Resident OHV Decals. Arizona State Parks and Trails receives 60% of the funds for program administration and grant distribution. The OHV Recreation Fund’s spending guidelines are outlined in Arizona Revised Statute 28-117 and the ASPT Grants Manual.

   ELIGIBLE AGENCIES:

  • Federal, Tribal, state, county, local, and law enforcement agencies, and non-profit organizations.

   ELIGIBLE EXPENSES (SEE GRANT MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS):

  • Off-highway vehicle recreation support facilities, like trailheads, staging areas, restrooms, and infrastructure for these types of facilities
  • Planning, engineering, and design work related to OHV activities, including support facilities, trail maintenance, master planning, etc.
  • Trail Maintenance
  • Acquisition projects
  • Development and/or maintenance projects
  • Education programs
  • Law enforcement equipment and patrol hours
  • Cultural/environmental/archeological assessments are eligible for reimbursement with prior approval
  • Sustainable Trail System Planning

  MATCH REQUIREMENTS:

  Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund Projects do not require match funding. However, special consideration points are awarded to projects with more than 10% Match.

  INELIGIBLE EXPENSES:

  Please note that the following items are generally ineligible for funding across all Arizona State Parks and Trails grant programs:

  • Food, water, alcohol, and snacks (including water at volunteer events, unless explicitly specified as eligible for plain water)

  • Landscaping strictly for the beautification of the area

  • Costs incurred before project approval, defined as the date when the ASPT Director (or designee) has signed the Project Agreement (unless specifically allowed as pre•award costs in a particular grant program)

  • Administrative costs, overhead costs, or costs associated with grant application preparation

  • Development of local or regional plans (unless specifically tied to a Master or Travel Management Plan that results in trail designations or development)

  • Promotional items (e.g., video/CDs/DVDs, brochures, t•shirts, posters, calendars)

  • Projects that displace fish and wildlife species or reduce habitat and/or impact cultural and biological resources.

  • Anything contrary to state or federal law.

  • Volunteer t•shirts, incentive payments or awards; ceremonial or entertainment expenses

  • Fundraising of any kind

  • Fines, penalties, charges for deficits, overdrafts, late payments, or interest fees

  • Consequential damage judgments arising out of the acquisition, construction, or equipping of a facility, whether determined by judicial action, arbitration, negotiation, or otherwise (damages to adjoining property owned by other persons which are caused by noise, lights, vibration, etc.)

  SCORING CRITERIA: 

  Motorized/Non-Motorized Scoring Criteria	Maximum Points
  Connection to associated Planning Document (Each item is worth up to 5 points) • Will funds be used to maintain existing trails? • Will funds be used to develop signage, maps, and educational materials? • Will funds be used to promote safe and responsible recreation through education and enforcement? • Will funds be used to design and construct new sustainable trails with a focus of connecting trails, parks, and communities? • Will funds be used to obtain land for trails or trail access? • Will funds be used to develop or improve accessible trails or facilities? • Will funds be used to develop trail management plans addressing changing conditions? • Will funds be used to complete environmental or cultural clearance and compliance? • Will funds be used to create a memorable visitor experience to support trail stewardship? • Will funds be used to prevent and/or repair damages to sensitive environmental and/or cultural sites?	50
  Comprehensive Budget (Each item is worth up to 5 points) •Does the budget provide enough detail to hold the sponsor accountable, but is also flexible enough to allow for changes? •Are budget items allowable for the specific grant? •Are costs reasonable? •Does the proposal meet or exceed the necessary match requirements?	20
  Time and Planning (Each item is worth up to 5 points) • Is the project shovel-ready? (Can commence within 1-3 months of project approval) • Is the proposed timeline realistic/attainable?	10
  Application Quality • Draft Resolution • Land Manager approval letter • Other Required application documentation	10
  Special Considerations •Is the sponsor a first-time applicant? 5pts. • Matching Funds < 10% = 1pt, > 10% = 2pts • Diversity of Trail Uses < 2 uses = 1pt., > 2 uses = 2pts. • Letters of Support 1pt. Regardless of the number of letters	10
  Total	100