Grant Program Recipients
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Avalanche Training with Sierra Avalanche Center
THE GREAT SIERRA NEVADAS and RUBY MTS NEAR ELKO
Avalanche Training with Sierra Avalanche Center
Grant Location in Nevada: THE GREAT SIERRA NEVADAS and RUBY MTS NEAR ELKO
Grant Recipient
Sierra Avalanche Center
Grant Purpose
Creation of an Avalanche Safety Training Program for Snowmobilers as well as class curriculum and safety book. Holding Classes throughout the season. Go to https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/advisory for the latest advisory!
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
$11,600
Kokopelli Trail Signage
Clark County & Lincoln County
Kokopelli Trail Signage
Grant Location in Nevada: Clark County & Lincoln County
Grant Recipient
Kokopelli ATV Club of Nevada
Grant Purpose
The Kokopelli ATV Club is signing intersections along two key OHV routes (approximately 90 miles each) from Mesquite to Caliente, Nevada with over 500 Carsonite-type signs. A total of approximately 200-300 miles of roads and trails are to be marked. Informational Safety Kiosks are being place near the entrances of key travel routes.
Grant Amount: $70,384
Funded in 2018
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
$70,384
Shoshone Trail Assessment
Lander County
Shoshone Trail Assessment
Grant Location in Nevada: Lander County
Grant Recipient
National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council
Grant Purpose
This project includes the assessment of 40.5 miles of existing Shoshone system trails and the planning for three new trail connections between the Mill creek campground and the Shoshone trail. Heavy maintenance work is being completed simultaneously with State Parks Recreational Trails funding.
Grant Amount: $34,408
Funded in 2018
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
$34,408.00
Gold Butte National Monument Trail Signing
Clark County
Gold Butte National Monument Trail Signing
Grant Location in Nevada: Clark County
Grant Recipient
Friends of Gold Butte
Grant Purpose
There are 350 miles of designated roads and trails in Gold Butte National Monument, the Friends of Gold Butte developed a sign plan in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to install 52 directional signs and 3 interpretive kiosks along the Gold Butte Backcountry Byway. They also received a grant from REI, Inc.! The signs are installed by a volunteer stewardship crew in partnership with the BLM.. A road monitor crew also drives all roads in the National Monument to assess condition and perform light maintenance to ensure access and public safety and to restore damaged areas.
Year Funded
2019
Grant Amount
$21,376
Boulder City Off Highway Vehicle Program
Clark County, NV
Boulder City Off Highway Vehicle Program
Grant Location in Nevada: Clark County, NV
Grant Recipient
Boulder City, NV
Grant Purpose
The grant funds awarded to the Boulder City OHV Program are being used to enhance OHV opportunities by hosting community rodeos, and providing education of OHV
legal routes and riding areas. The grant amount of $45,000 is in addition to $148,651 in matching funds from city resources.
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
45,000
The Nevada Trails Map Collaborative
Statewide
The Nevada Trails Map Collaborative
Grant Location in Nevada: Statewide
Grant Recipient
Great Basin Institute
Grant Purpose
Working with land managers and partners, this project is developing a statewide GIS trail system database that will produce digital and printable map products and downloadable data available to the public through the ohv.nv.gov website. It also include holding regional OHV Summits and planning the NOHVCC annual conference for 2019 in Nevada!
Grant Amount: $185,762.82
Funded in 2018
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
$185,762.82
Pine Nut Mt. Trails Association Clean Ups
Douglas County
Pine Nut Mt. Trails Association Clean Ups
Grant Location in Nevada: Douglas County
Grant Recipient
Pine Nut Mt. Trails Association
Grant Purpose
Pine Nut Mt. Trails Association will hold multiple volunteer events to gather and remove illegally dumped rubbish, trash, and other refuse found on public lands and are Partnering with Treadlightly!
Grant Amount: $12,500
Funded in 2018
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
$12,500
Ranger Trail
Ely, Nevada (White Pine County)
Ranger Trail
Grant Location in Nevada: Ely, Nevada (White Pine County)
Grant Recipient
U. S. Forest Service
Grant Purpose
Ranger Trail Reconstruction and signing: USFS is widening the trails to accommodate Side-by-Sides and mitigate safety issues. This trail is over 30 miles long and they intend to extend it further in future projects.
Grant Amount: $173,998.80
Funded in 2018
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
173998.80
Logandale Trails Restrooms & Shade Structures
Clark County
Logandale Trails Restrooms & Shade Structures
Grant Location in Nevada: Clark County
Grant Recipient
Partners in Conservation
Grant Purpose
The construction of two new restrooms at the main trailheads followed by the upgrade of the trailhead to include shade structures, tables, concrete work for accessibility and other trailhead amenities.
- Partners in Conservation – Restrooms – $103,261
- Partners in Conservation – Shade Structures – $62,722
Funded in 2017 & 2018
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
$103,261
Project Polaris Douglas County Sheriff’s Department & Search and Rescue
Douglas County
Project Polaris Douglas County Sheriff’s Department & Search and Rescue
Grant Location in Nevada: Douglas County
Grant Recipient
Douglas County Sheriff’s Department & Search and Rescue
Grant Purpose
Douglas County Sheriff’s Department patrols their county to contact, education and enforce OHV laws. They also hold registration events and illegal dumping clean up days.
Search and Rescue purchased a tracked UTV to assist in serving the citizens of Douglas County, along with the numerous visitors to our region.
- Douglas County Sheriff’s Department - $30,000
- Douglas County Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue $29,142.72
Funded in 2018
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
$30,000
Ride Safe and Smart and Outdoor Ethics
Humboldt County
Ride Safe and Smart and Outdoor Ethics
Grant Location in Nevada: Humboldt County
Grant Recipient
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office & Nevada Outdoor School
Grant Purpose
“Ride Safe and Smart Humboldt County” and “Outdoor Ethics” classes for youth and adults: rider safety training classes for Dirt Bike’s, ATV’s, and Side by Sides, in addition to VIN inspection and/or registration drives will be competed. Staff Personnel are certified through the MSF Dirt Bike School, and the ATV Safety Institute. Classes are FREE to the public.
- Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office– $48,218.42
- Nevada Outdoor School – $26,518.00
Funded in 2018
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
$48,218.42
Peavine Mountain Road Maintenance
Washoe County
Peavine Mountain Road Maintenance
Grant Location in Nevada: Washoe County
Grant Recipient
Sierra Trail Works
Grant Purpose
The Peavine Mountain Road Maintenance Off-Highway Vehicle project will complete approximately 25.3 miles of road maintenance and approximately 2.0 miles of route restoration within the southern portion of the Peavine network of dirt roads and OHV trails. The road maintenance prioritizes safety and drainage.
Grant Amount: $44,160
Funded in 2018
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
$44,160
