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ExtremeTerrain’s Clean Trail Grant Program

Everyone in SFWDA should know about a recent program launched at Extreme
Terrain which strives to give back to the off-road/OHV community. They contacted us to share and promote this among our association members. The "Clean
Trail Grant Program" will provide a $350 grant and trash bags to eligible
clubs/organizations to be used towards a trail improvement or a cleanup
project. Most of us in SFWDA clubs are already meeting the requirements and this grant money could be used for a variety of things like a new group chainsaw, a big ole' lunch spread lunch on the trail for volunteers, or whatever else would help to facilitate a successful trail conservation or cleanup project.  
 

Eligibility

In order to be considered, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Organize or belong to a Wrangler/4x4 group/club with more than 5 members
• Own or work at a private or public off-road park
  (Individual Club delegates just need approval from park ownership)
• Organize or belong to an OHV Organization with more than 5 members

Requirements

• Proof of your affiliation with organization/club/park
• Must provide digital photo of trail improvement project

Action shots of volunteers preferred!

• Completion of application form
• Organization's are eligible once per year up to two years
• Sign the eligibility waiver

Grant should be used for the following:

• Tools needed for trail cleaning/restoration/expansion
• Food and non-alcoholic beverage for all volunteers
• Promotional materials used to attract volunteers
• Miscellaneous trail improvement expenses

It's pretty straight forward and easy to apply. Follow the link to Extremeterrain.com below to sign up. 
$350 Grant Sign-up:
http://www.extremeterrain.com/clean-trail-initiative-program.html

SFWDA GRANT Program Introduction

Your Association Introduces the - SFWDA GRANT Program

 The Southern Four Wheel Drive Association Board of Directors approved during the on-line meeting on April 21, 2014 the introduction of the SFWDA Grant Program.   This new initiative by your association has been established for the benefit of its members and their OHV areas, both public and private.   The SFWDA Grant initiative is our largest annual project committing a significant portion of the association net income to this program.  The SFWDA Grant initiative supports the membership and regional projects focused on our core missions – Conservation, Education and Recreation. 

The grant funding will be $5,000 maximum per grant project and requires a cost sharing portion from the requesting party in order to qualify.  SFWDA has committed $30,000 in 2014 to fund this first year of the Grant Program.  The decision process includes the application process; Grant scoring based on the goals and scope of the project; and a commitment to maintain best operating practices for a period of three years.  Additionally SFWDA will post signage designating the project as a SFWDA Grant project.  The application and decision framework for the program is posted on our association web page at www.sfwda.org.

 Additionally the SFWDA Grant can be used as part of the matching funding requirements of the state Recreational Trails Program in your home state.  As part of our development of the SFWDA Grant Program, your association has detailed the available RTP funding by state and the appropriate links to the RTP sites for additional information.  This information is included in the SFWDA Grant application document. 

SFWDA recently awarded our first Grant to the Friends of Uwharrie (www.friendsofuwharrie.org) and the Carolina Trail Blazers (www.carolina-trailblazers.org) for Gravel Access Road improvements within and to the Uwharrie National Forest.  The SFWDA Grant will purchase 125 tons of gravel to be applied by a U.S. Forest Service Contractor during the annual maintenance of these roads.  This grant addresses access issues of OHV, hikers, kayakers, fishermen, bird watchers, mountain bikers and equestrian users of this valuable national land asset.  Additionally, SFWDA has offered a challenge to the office of The Honorable Richard Hudson, Member of Congress, 8th District to match our grant award and address the needs of his constituents. 

Future projects will include Tread Lightly training and educational segments; trail development on OHV private lands; access and trail improvements within both public and private areas; trail maintenance; site improvements including restrooms, etc.; and other great ideas from you, the members of SFWDA. 

We are pleased to share this tool with you, the supporting members of SFWDA, and empower you with a funding mechanism to address critical projects in your home areas.  Please work with your public and private land partners to create a dynamic result and address critical conservation, education and/or recreation needs to continue growing our OHV sport.

 Please feel free to direct any questions to Ray Stanley, ray.stanley@sfwda.org; Brian Overly, brian.overly@sfwda.org; or Flint Holbrook, flint.holbrook@sfwda.org.