ATV/UTV Trail Grant Program Overview

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The ATV/UTV Trail Grant Program in Wisconsin provides funding for off-road trail projects to support ATV and UTV activities. Managed by the DNR, the program receives funds from vehicle registration revenue, gasoline tax, and non-resident trail passes. Eligible projects include trail maintenance, bridge development, and new trail construction. Grant applications are due annually on April 15th, and applicants should work with local government units. The program also contributes to road maintenance through gas tax revenue.

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ATV/UTV Grant Program WATVA ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 2024

ATV/UTV Trail Aids Grant Program History: The ATV Trail Aids program was started in the 1980 s to support ATV trails in Wisconsin. Support for UTVs were added in 2014. The DNR is charged with managing the funds, awarding them to counties and other municipalities. Funding: The ATV/UTV program receives its funds from several different sources: 1) vehicle registration revenue; 2) gasoline tax; 3) non-resident trail passes. Eligible Applicants: counties, local municipalities, federal entities and tribes. Grant agreements are between the DNR and other unit of government. Eligible Projects: Only off-road trails are eligible for grant funds. Funds not awarded for road routes except in very limited circumstances. Maintenance of existing funded trails, at up to $1,000/mile for summer, $200/mile for winter Rehab, replacement or development of bridges Development of new trails, rehab/dev of support facilities, etc. Grant Application Deadlines: April 15 annually

Source of Trail Aids Revenue - Fiscal Year 2023 9% Registration 63% 28% Gas Tax 28% 63% Trail Pass 9% TotalRevenue: $10,149,000

Registered Vehicles 600,000 500,000 400,000 300,000 200,000 100,000 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 ATVs UTVs Registration Totals (4/23-3/24): 333,500 ATVs and 155,800 UTVs 2023 Non-Resident Annual Trail Passes: 29,445

Trail Grants Maintenance Total 51% Summer Maint. $2.2 million (2,140 mi) 31% Winter Maint. $636,000 (4,580 miles) 56% Intense Use Areas $163,000 (6 areas) 9% Troute Maint. $52,000 2% Rehab & Dev 56% (61 projects) 1% Total Awards: $6,884,000 *FY24 awards are based on FY23 revenue.

ATV/UTV Contributions to Roads Trail Aids program keeps the gas tax revenue from 25 gallons of fuel a year per registered machine ($2.9 million total). Department of Transportation keeps the gas tax revenue from any additional gallons sold. If an average ATV/UTV uses 55 gallons/year (*), that generates approximately $3.5 million in gas tax revenue to the Department of Transportation. (*) 2015 Federal Highway Report estimates the average ATV/UTV uses 55 gallons of fuel per year.

How to Apply For Grants Clubs who have an off-road ATV/UTV trail project should work with their local unit of government (county, city, town, village, etc) they are the eligible applicant. Annual application deadline of April 15th Applications should include a solid cost estimate, photos, maps, etc. Applications are reviewed by DNR and Governor s Off- Road Vehicle Advisory Council Funded projects will receive grant agreements in the fall or winter.

Off-Road Vehicle Council Creation: s. 15.347(9), Wis. Stats. 1. Governor appointed 2. Wisconsin resident 3. Member of and & represent interests of an ATV or UTV user group Duties: s. 23.178, Wis. Stats. 1. Provide advice & make recommendation to the DNR, DOT, Governor & the legislature on all matters relating to ATV trails, routes and users. 2. Make recommendation to DNR on requests for funding. Website: http://dnr.wi.gov/Aid/Meetings.html

Recreational Trail Aids Program (RTP) APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1 Federally Funded Program, administered by DNR Funding Appropriation = $2.1 million Funding for motorized, non-motorized and mixed use trails Approx $800,000 set aside for motorized projects For maintenance, rehab and development of trails and support facilities on public land, or private land with 25 year easement. Funding caps: $100,000 for 2 years and then up to $250,000 every 3rd year (2024 will be a $250,000 cap year) Cost Share is up to 80% Last year, 12 ATV/UTV trail rehab & dev projects were funded at just under $800,000.