Program Objective:
The objective of the Off Road Vehicle Safety Education program is to promote safety in the use of off-road vehicles (ORV) through education.
Criteria:
Grant funding is made available for certified ORV safety instructors to teach ORV safety classes. Grant applicants must meet requirements, and instructors must successfully pass a background check in addition to obtaining an ORV safety instructor certification.
Eligibility:
County and local government agencies, school districts, colleges and universities in the state of Michigan are eligible to apply for ORV Safety Education Program grant funds.
Application Process:
- Grant applications and information on applying for grants are made available in June each year.
- Applications are due to the Department of Natural Resources (Department) by August 1.
- The Department reviews applications and selects grantees based on eligibility criteria.
- The grant period begins October 1 each year.
Deadline:
Grant applications are due by August 1. Grant payment requests are due by October 15 following the end of the grant period.
Timeline:
The time period from grant application to grant award is approximately two months. Grants are issued for an entire fiscal year, October 1 through the following September 30.
Dollar Amount Available:
Grant awards are based on the number of students to be taught, and may be up to $15.00 per student. No other expenses, such as purchase of equipment, are covered directly by the grant program.
Authority:
Part 811, Off-Road Vehicles, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (1994 PA 451, as amended)
Contact:
Grant Information: Parks & Recreation Division, Richard Kennedy, 517-284-6107, kennedyr@michigan.gov
Volunteer Instructor Information: 517-284-6055