Applications for grant funding will be accepted until March 31, 2026. 

 Summary of the grant program: 

• Grants for up to $50,000 are available for projects that propose to repair public lands and trails that have been damaged by off-road vehicle activity (such as ATVs, snowmobiles or motorbikes).  
• Public lands and trails can include open areas, as well as trails open to motorized and / or non-motorized uses. The project area must have been damaged by ORV activity (tracks, ruts, erosion, etc).  
• Groups in MB that are eligible to apply for funding include: 
  • Non-profit organizations 
  • Municipalities and municipal entities 
  • Indigenous communities and organizations 
• The project completion date is January 1, 2027.  
• Grant funding can be used to reimburse costs for contractors, heavy equipment rentals and operations, materials and supplies such as aggregate material and barriers to prevent further ORV damage. 

The application form and guide can also be found on the Trails Office webpage and may be submitted to [email protected].