STEF - Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund (FY26)

The STEF - Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund (FY26) provides financial assistance to eligible private snowmobile clubs or organizations in Illinois for the development and maintenance of public snowmobile trails and facilities. The fund is available to not-for-profit snowmobile clubs with minimum liability insurance coverage of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence. The grant program aims to assist in the construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of snowmobile trails and facilities on public lands, designated roadways, or private lands open to public snowmobile use. • The grant program is competitive, and awarding of grants is based on established criteria, including project need, project concept and quality, environmental suitability, local support, and local financial contribution. • The grant agreement will be governed by the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA). • Financial reporting, including matching funds spent and interest earned, is required. • Quarterly progress reports are due on April 1st, July 1st, October 1st, and January 1st.