Off Highway Vehicle Trail GrantsMONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE & PARKS ANNOUNCES FREE OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP
Trail riders seeking funds for off-highway trail maintenance, education, safety and noxious-weed control may benefit from a free grant-writing workshop offered by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ on April 8.
The workshop, set for 7-9 p.m. at the FWP Great Falls headquarters building, 4600 Giant Springs Rd 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, safety programs 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@mt.gov . The grant application form is also on the FWP web site at fwp.mt.gov on the Parks and Recreation page under Grants.
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OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS SOUGHT
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking trail recreationists to serve on the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Advisory committee. The committee advises the agency on distribution of $160,000 of OHV Trails Program funds and various trails-related issues.
"We're looking for three new committee members with broad recreational trail backgrounds and particular interests in ATV and dirt bike riding to ensure the committee is balanced and represents a range of perspectives," said Ray Paige, FWP motorized trails program specialist. Volunteers will serve three-year terms and meet twice a year.
The OHV Advisory Committee is made up of five delegates, appointed by the director of FWP, representing trail-users interests including ATV and dirt bike riding. Other committee participants include representatives of the U. S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and FWP.
Those interested may apply in an email or letter that includes:
1) name, address, telephone number and email address, if available;
2) types of trail activities in which you participate and how often;
3) involvement with trail motorized projects and programs;
4) names of trail organizations to which you belong;
5) talents and experience you would bring to the committee; and
6) your philosophy and perspectives regarding motorized trail use.
Application letters may be sent by email to: rpaige@mt.gov or mailed to:
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, State Trails Program, PO Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701. Send E-mail to rpaige@mt.gov. Applications must be received by 5 pm. May 15.
For more information contact the FWP Motorized Trails Program office at 406-444-7317 or by email: rpaige@mt.gov.
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