SNOW - Snowmobile Local Government (FY26)

Who can apply

Government Organizations The following types of projects are eligible for SNOW funding: • Acquisition of land for snowmobile trails and areas. May be funded up to 90% for corridor/rights-of-way acquisition generally not exceeding 100' width OR up to 50% funding for non-linear acquisitions such as open field scramble areas, etc. • Snowmobile trail development, including the signing of snowmobile routes along public roadways as designated by the local government agency having jurisdiction and authority as granted under 625 ILCS 40/5-2. May be funded up to 100%. • Construction of parking areas, access roads, warming shelters, security lighting and other snowmobiling support facilities. This is generally limited to 50% funding. • Purchase of communication and first aid equipment for local agency patrol use. Limited to 50% funding. • Purchase of trail grooming equipment; signs; snowmobiles; associated protective gear; and trailers. May be funded up to 100%. • Lease of tractors used to pull snowmobile groomer drags for maintenance of public snowmobile trails. May be funded up to 100%. • Annual trail maintenance costs and minor equipment repairs to cover the cost of necessary fuel, oils/fluids, vehicle insurance and routine maintenance parts directly associated with the operation and transport of snowmobile trail grooming equipment while maintaining snowmobile trails open for general public use. May be funded up to 100%. The following types of projects are not eligible for SNOW funding: • Land acquisition through eminent domain. • Any project which, either in whole or in part, will not be open to the general public for public snowmobile use.