MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — The Sierra National Forest (SNF) is requesting public input for the California 2023/2024 State Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program application cycle.
As part of the grant process, the SNF is requesting public comment on the draft applications submitted to the State. This public feedback will be considered as development of the preliminary grant application continues and final applications are prepared.
Each year the State of California has funding available through the OHMVR Grants Program. The Grants Program provides financial assistance to eligible agencies and organizations (federal, city, county, nonprofit, etc.) that develop, maintain, operate, expand, support, or contribute to well-managed, high quality, OHV recreation areas, roads, and trails.
Beginning March 7th, 2023, the SNF’s grant applications (two total) will be available for review at http://ohv.parks.ca.gov.
Written comments can be submitted to the OHMVR Division’s Website or mailed to:
Sierra National Forest
Attn: Kevin Woods
1600 Tollhouse Road
Clovis, CA 93611
They may also be sent via e-mail to kevin.woods@usda.gov.
G23 Grants Program – Important Dates
January 9 – 10, 2023: OHV Grants Program Workshop (Hybrid).
January 9, 2023: Grant process begins – Application materials are available via the OHMVR Division’s website.
March 6, 2023: Preliminary applications are due by 5 p.m.
March 7, 2023: May 1, 2023 – Public review and comment period.
June 5, 2023: Final applications are due.
June and July 2023: OHMVR Division review of final applications.
August 7, 2023: Application Results – Intent to Award posted on the OHMVR Division’s website.
August 8, 2023: September 6, 2023 – Thirty (30) calendar day appeal period.
September 7, 2023: Final awards posted on the OHMVR Division’s website upon resolution of any appeals.
For more information, please contact Sierra National Forest OHV/OSV Program Manager Kevin Woods, via e-mail at kevin.woods@usda.gov.
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