The Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles Grant Program

The Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles Grant Program is offering grants for projects related to off-highway vehicle trails and facilities in the State of Nevada. The program is managed by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and is responsible for administering the grant program. The grant program will award grants for projects such as trail and facility studies, mapping and signing, acquisition of land, enhancement and maintenance, construction, restoration, and safety training and education. The grant application must be submitted through the Nevada Infrastructure Finance System (NIFS) and must include required documents such as a detailed project budget, landowner letter, and maps. The grant program has a total of $1,000,000 available for funding. Some key points to consider are: • The grant application deadline is May 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST. • The grant program has a mandatory grant training session on April 2, 2026, and May 5, 2026. • The grant program requires a detailed project budget that includes all sources of funds for the completion of the project. • The grant program requires a landowner letter that must be project-specific and dated for the current application year. • The grant program requires maps that show the project area and specific project elements. • The grant program has a reimbursement process for eligible expenses. • The grant program requires a final report and photos demonstrating how the grant deliverables have been met. Some of the eligible project costs include: • OHV trailhead kiosks with trail information • OHV registration drives • Training to educate the public about safe OHV use • Equipment for snowmobile trail grooming • Trail maintenance workdays • OHV trail wayfinding installation Some of the ineligible project costs include: • Food and beverage • Entertainment or alcohol expenses • Time and services associated with writing the grant application • Facilities that are ornamental and do not have direct benefit to OHV trail users • Marketing and advertising not related to project • Depreciation on vehicles, tools, and equipment used for the grant