RCO is reaching out to let you know we are considering changes to the $14mil Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle grant program available to local Agencies.  This program funds the development of new, or maintenance of existing “backcountry” recreation areas such as trails, campgrounds, hunting-fishing areas, day use sites, boat launches etc.  It also funds ORV parks and law enforcement operations in backcountry areas.

The changes in this document would be implemented in 2026.

No decisions are being made currently; that will happen at the state’s Recreation and Conservation Funding board public meeting in April. However, we are currently seeking feedback on our policy direction and hope you can take this survey for us this week to see how these changes may affect local government agencies and others.

To access the survey (20-30 mins to complete) please follow this link to take the survey.

Take the Survey

Please complete the survey by Sunday, December 21, at 11:59 PM. Here is a backgroud document that will provide context for each question if needed. We appreciate your time to help us improve the NOVA program and gauge how these changes may affect your org.

Adam Cole | Policy Specialist