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July 06, 2026
With more than 4,000 miles of state-designated off-road vehicle trails, Michigan offers nationally recognized ORV trail experiences and riding opportunities for people of all skill levels. Although ORV recreation is a fun way to experience the outdoors, safety education is critical to ensure that riders understand the rules of the trail, respect fellow recreationists and enjoy these opportunities responsibly.
To help keep ORV recreation enjoyable and safe, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for off-road vehicle safety education grants to help fund certified instructors and ORV safety courses throughout the state.
The DNR's grant program is open to:
The funding must support organizations providing ORV safety education through certified ORV safety instructors. All instructors must successfully complete a background check and obtain ORV safety instructor certification before teaching grant-funded classes.
Grant applications are due Aug. 1. Recipients will be chosen based on eligibility requirements and receive funding after Oct. 1.
Grant funding helps eligible organizations offer ORV safety classes led by certified instructors. These classes, required for all ORV operators under 16 years of age, teach riders how to safely and responsibly enjoy Michigan's designated ORV trails and routes by promoting:
ORV safety education grant funding is appropriated from the Legislature and comes from Michigan ORV license and ORV trail permit annual fees.
By increasing access to safety education, the program helps communities build confident, informed riders while protecting Michigan's trails system for future generations. Such efforts also are supported by law enforcement throughout the state.
"We use our funds to teach several classes per year," said Lt. Brian Kurin of the Marquette County Sheriff's Office. "From the questions and comments we get from students, I believe these classes are crucial."
Sgt. Earl Manuel, recreation division commander with the Cheboygan County Sheriff's Office, also has seen firsthand the value of safety education.
"These safety programs are great for kids," Manuel said. "They really educate kids about the basics of wearing the proper safety gear, following the rules on the trails and respecting other riders. Learning these things at a young age helps build good habits and makes the trails safer for everyone."
All volunteers and law enforcement agencies will receive training from the DNR Law Enforcement Division to administer the program.
Don't delay! Grant applications are due Aug. 1.
Question about the grant? Email Richard Kennedy, state trails operations specialist, at KennedyR@Michigan.gov.
Contact: Richard Kennedy, state trails operations specialist, KennedyR@Michigan.gov
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reconstructing the aging Net River Dam in southern Baraga County, a collaborative project that will restore water levels and improve the wetland habitat.
If you spot a hen turkey leading a line of poults (baby turkeys) this summer, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to hear from you.
This summer, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will rehabilitate the South Unit at Houghton Lakes Flats, a popular spot for wildlife viewing and fishing just off U.S. 127 in Roscommon County.
Boaters in northern Michigan, get ready: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced Friday that the Cheboygan Lock has officially reopened.
America's 250th birthday is right around the corner! If your plans include outdoor time up north, at home or somewhere in between, here are a few ideas from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to keep your celebrations safe, sound and relaxation-ready.
If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity to help young people experience outdoor recreation – helping instill in them a sense of Michigan’s rich natural resources heritage and traditions – then the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for you.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced it will reduce in-person customer service operations at its Sault Ste. Marie Customer Service Center. Beginning Wednesday, July 1, the office will move from offering public walk-in hours five days a week (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to three days a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
If you were out on the water last year, you might have noticed something interesting: crews with nets and measuring boards, catching and documenting fish. In 2025, Michigan Department of Natural Resources fisheries management units completed more than 350 fisheries surveys across the state. Staff completed 225 surveys of inland lakes and 127 surveys of streams.
The Porcupine Mountains Music Festival, presented by the Friends of the Porkies will celebrate its 20th production August 28-29, 2026, at the Winter Sports Complex (ski hill) of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
