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Ranger Trail
Grant Location in Nevada: Ely, Nevada (White Pine County)
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 Recipient
U. S. Forest Service
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
$173,998.80
Pine Nut Mt. Trails Association Clean Ups
Grant Location in Nevada: Douglas County
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 Recipient
Pine Nut Mt. Trails Association
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
$12,500.00
Kokopelli Trail Signage
Grant Location in Nevada: Clark County & Lincoln County
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 Recipient
Kokopelli ATV Club of Nevada
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
$70,384.00
Peavine Mountain Road Maintenance
Grant Location in Nevada: Washoe County
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 Recipient
Sierra Trail Works
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
$44,160.00
Gold Butte National Monument Trail Signing
Grant Location in Nevada: Clark County
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.
Grant Recipient
Friends of Gold Butte
Year Funded
2019
Grant Amount
$21,376.00
Logandale Trails Restrooms & Shade Structures
Grant Location in Nevada: Clark County
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
Grant Recipient
Partners in Conservation
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
$103,261.00
Avalanche Training with Sierra Avalanche Center
Grant Location in Nevada: THE GREAT SIERRA NEVADAS and RUBY MTS NEAR ELKO
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!
Grant Recipient
Sierra Avalanche Center
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
$11,600.00
Vegas Valley Four Wheelers Trailer and Logandale Trails Stewardship
Grant Location in Nevada: Clark County, Nevada
Grant Purpose
The Vegas Valley Four Wheelers received a grant to work cooperatively with the BLM Las Vegas Field office to host stewardship, annual projects, and maintenance of the Logandale Trail System. The Vegas Valley Four Wheelers will also assist BLM with sign maintenance, and travel management inventory as planning efforts are underway.
Grant Recipient
Vegas Valley Four Wheelers
Grant Amount
$39,614
2022 OHV Preservation Ambassador Program & Signage in Southern Nevada
Grant Location in Nevada: Clark County, Nevada
Grant Purpose
This joint grant request will help to bring attention to the preservation of cultural sites in southern Nevada. This proposal will have three parts. First, there will be cultural resource identification presentations given at a minimum of seven OHV clubs and organizations. These presentations will help identify sites and how to report site damages. Next, this proposal will create the OHV Preservation Ambassador Program. This program will have at least three in-person trainings with the goal of having people adopt sites and be advocates for OHV cultural preservation. Finally, signage will be provided for ten cultural sites in conjunction with the Land Managers.
Grant Recipient
Nevadans for Cultural Preservation
Year Funded
2022
Grant Amount
$61,576
Shoshone Trail Assessment
Grant Location in Nevada: Lander County
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 Recipient
National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
$34,408.00
Nevada Trail Mapping Collaborative
Grant Location in Nevada: Statewide
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 Recipient
Great Basin Institute
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
$185,762.82
Ride Safe and Smart and Outdoor Ethics
Grant Location in Nevada: Humboldt County
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
Grant Recipient
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office & Nevada Outdoor School
Grant Amount
$48,218.42
Trespasser Productions
Grant Location in Nevada: Washoe County
Grant Purpose
Trespasser Productions helps brands and organizations effectively communicate with their target audiences through strategic digital content campaigns. Trespasser created the "Ride Hard, Ride Safe" campaign for Nevada OHV to increase awareness and engagement within Nevada’s OHV community. This campaign provided resources on OHV safety, etiquette, sustainability practices, and the importance of registering your OHV."
Grant Recipient
Trespasser Productions
Year Funded
2023
Grant Amount
74,992
Project Polaris Douglas County Sheriff’s Department & Search and Rescue
Grant Location in Nevada: Douglas County
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
Grant Recipient
Douglas County Sheriff’s Department & Search and Rescue
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
$30,000.00
Boulder City Off Highway Vehicle Program
Grant Location in Nevada: Clark County, 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.
Grant Recipient
Boulder City, NV
Year Funded
2018
Grant Amount
$45,000.00
Nevada Off-Road Association
Grant Location in Nevada: Nevada
Grant Purpose
The Nevada Off-road Association (NVORA) advocates and provides support for motorized outdoor recreation throughout the state. NVORA advocates for responsible recreation through education, awareness, media, outreach, and alliances. NVORA continues to promote Nevada clubs and non-governmental organizations in securing funding to improve OHV access and utility on public lands.
Grant Recipient
Nevada Off-Road Association
Year Funded
2022
Grant Amount
$46,000