The Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles Grant Program

The Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles (COHV), administered by the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, is soliciting grant applications for off-highway vehicle projects across the State of Nevada through its FY 2027 Grant Program. This is a reimbursement-based grant opportunity with a total of $1,000,000 in available funding. Eligible project types include trail and facility studies, mapping and signage, land acquisition, enhancement and maintenance, construction, restoration of OHV-damaged areas, wildlife habitat protection features, safety training and education, and compliance and enforcement efforts. Applicants must submit comprehensive applications through the Nevada Infrastructure Finance System (NIFS) that include detailed project descriptions, scopes of work, quantitative deliverables, project timelines, location maps with shapefiles for trail projects, photographs, landowner letters confirming commitment to maintain facilities and allow public motorized access for 25 years, environmental compliance documentation, and detailed budgets. Grant recipients must demonstrate organizational capacity, provide proof of good standing with the State, establish accounting systems, submit quarterly progress reports, and accommodate State inspections for 25 years post-project completion. Projects are generally required to be substantially completed within two years of receiving the Notice to Proceed, though extensions may be requested with justification. Key evaluation priorities include law enforcement strategy and registration enforcement, environmental conservation, trail enhancement and maintenance (with minimum two annual maintenance events), nationally recognized safety training, trail connectivity and loops, improved access, integration with OHV.NV.GOV mapping systems, stakeholder partnerships, economic integration, and demand justification for new facilities. Applications must be submitted by May 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST, with mandatory applicant training sessions scheduled for April 2 and May 5, 2026, and optional office hours on April 15, 2026. Technical Advisory Committee review will occur in early July 2026, followed by eligible applicant presentations and Commission award decisions in late July 2026, with grant agreements and Notices to Proceed issued in August 2026.

There are no stated set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this grant opportunity. Matching funds are not required but are encouraged, as leveraged dollars and partnerships receive higher scoring consideration during evaluation. Applicants may claim administration or indirect costs at up to 15 percent of the total State grant share, calculated on awarded funds rather than requested amounts. All projects on public land require written agreements with applicable government entities and compliance with federal environmental requirements, including NEPA documentation when applicable. Projects must adhere to recognized standards and guidelines, including USFS specifications, BLM manuals, and other established trail design standards. Individual grant awards will be determined by the Commission based on project merit and available funding, with no specific award amounts listed; however, the $1,000,000 total program budget will be distributed among selected projects through a competitive review process. For questions and planning assistance, applicants should contact Kaden Barmore at KBarmore@ohv.nv.gov or (775) 684-2794.