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$4 million in grants available for trails projects |
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011 04:54 |
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Need money for an off-road trails project?
Applications for the 2012-13 Off-Highway Vehicle State Trails Grants are available.
$4 million in grants are available for projects related to the use of OHVs on lands open to the public. OHVs include trail motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and four-wheel drive vehicles.
The grant application deadline is Dec. 1. Applications are available online at http://www.parks.state.co.us/OHVsandSnowmobiles/Pages/OHVsSnowmobiles.aspx
The grant funds are generated by OHV registration fees through the Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund. OHV projects are also eligible for funding through the Federal Recreational Trails Program (RTP). Last year, $4.2 million in grants were awarded to 50 projects statewide.
The completed application packets should be submitted to Tom Metsa, OHV Program Manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, at 13787 South Hwy 85, Littleton, CO 80125. T he fax number is 303-470-0782. For additional information, contact Tom Metsa at Thomas.metsa@state.co.us.
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