Program Information
The DOT&PF will administer the Snowtrail Grant Program with a focus on continuing to provide reimbursable grant funds for development and maintenance of trails and trail-related facilities for snowmachine use. The Snowtrail Grant Program distributes grant funds for grooming, marking, and signing snowmachine trail systems. The program offers the flexibility to use funds where trail grooming is needed around the state, using snowmachine registration fees to support a system of groomed snowmachine trails. Funds are typically used by non-profit snowmachine clubs, local government entities, tribal governments, and other non-profits to groom and mark trails. Trails must be legal and permitted. The map below shows some of the eligible trail locations throughout the state, there may be more.
Funding for this program does not currently allow for construction activities. If you have a proposed project that maybe outside of the permissible expenses listed below, please contact the DOT&PF Program Manager to discuss the scope of work of your project. Construction activities outside of the permissible reimbursable expenses listed below will trigger and environmental review process required by Federal Highway Administration Title 23.
Permissible reimbursable expenses include:
- Labor
- Equipment rate reimbursement
- Trail markers and signage
Applications are open August 15 – August 29, 2025.
Use this link to apply: State Programs | Transportation Funding Opportunity Hub
| Public Notice: Call for Projects: | Friday, August 15, 2025 |
| Application Deadline: | Friday, August 29, 2025 |
| Evaluation & Scoring: | September 1-5, 2025 |
| Award Announcement: | September 22-26, 2025 |
| Deadline for Reimbursements: | August 30, 2026 |
| Program Closure: | December 31, 2026 |
