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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:* May 15, 2025
*Contact: *Lt. Jacob Holsclaw, DNR Off-Highway Vehicle Administrator
[email protected] or 715-491-0283

*DNR Offering Funding To Promote
Safe ATV/UTV Operation*

 

A side profile of someone riding an ATV on a trail.

Organizations are encouraged to apply for this two-year program by May 31, 2025 for up to $316,464 in funding annually. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR

*MADISON, Wis.* – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging organizations that recruit and train all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) safety instructors and volunteer trail ambassadors to apply for funding to support their programs.

Organizations are encouraged to apply for this two-year program by May 31, 2025 for up to $316,464 in funding annually.

Eligible organizations must be registered with the Wisconsin Secretary of State’s office as a non-stock organization and have an established board of directors, with the majority of the board being members of an ATV/UTV club.

Applicants must also provide a business plan detailing the methods they will use to promote the safe operation of ATVs and UTVs. Methods must not harm the environment nor conflict with laws, rules and DNR policies.

Applicants are expected to use the funds for:


* Assisting the DNR in recruiting and providing support to volunteer safety instructors, ATV/UTV clubs and organizations, and promoting the ATV safety education program.
* Assisting the DNR and the Department of Tourism in creating an outreach program to inform local communities about appropriate ATV/UTV use and the potential economic benefits of promoting tourism to attract ATV/UTV enthusiasts.
* Recruiting, training and managing volunteer trail patrol ambassadors to monitor the recreational operation of ATVs/UTVs on public trails.
* Maintaining and improving a relationship with the DNR, Department of Tourism, ATV/UTV dealers, manufacturers, recreation partners and off-highway motorcycle clubs.

Applications must be postmarked no later than May 31, 2025. Additional requirements apply and organizations receiving funding must provide supporting documents showing they have met objectives.

To learn more about this funding opportunity and apply, visit the DNR’s ATV/UTV Enhancement Funding webpage [ [link removed] ].







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