Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Announces Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Writing Workshop

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Trail riders seeking funds for off-highway trail maintenance, education, and noxious-weed control may benefit from a free grant-writing workshop offered by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ on May 8.

The workshop, set for 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Wheat Montana at the junction of Highway 287 and Interstate 90 near Three Forks, will help agencies, organizations and clubs apply for Off-Highway Vehicle Grants available through the Off-Highway Vehicle Program administered by FWP.   

OHV grants, ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, can be used to maintain existing OHV trails, for education, signage and noxious weed control.   The next Off-Highway Vehicle Grant application deadline is July 1.   

To register for the grant-writing workshop, or to obtain the grant application form, call 406-444-7317, or email: rpaige@state.mt.us . The grant application form is also on the FWP web site at www.fwp.state.mt.us on the Parks and Recreation page under Grants.