Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
11/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/13/2026 15:16
Illinois Department of Resources awards $180,000 in snowmobile trail grants
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) awarded $180,000 for snowmobile trail improvements, equipment, operations and maintenance through the Illinois Snowmobile Grant Program (SNOW) and the Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund Grant Program (STEF).
The Rockford Park District in Winnebago County was awarded a $60,000 SNOW grant for snowmobile trail and bridge improvements, signage, and fence-crossing structures.
The Illinois Association of Snowmobile Clubs in Kane County was awarded a $120,000 STEF grant for snowmobile trail insurance, purchase of a new roller, groomer operations and maintenance, and trail maintenance and signage in multiple Illinois counties.
The Illinois Snowmobile Grant Program provides financial assistance to eligible local units of government to help purchase, construct, maintain and rehabilitate public snowmobile areas, trails and facilities. The program is funded by snowmobile registration fees per the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act ( 625 ILCS 40 ).
The Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund Grant Program provides financial assistance to eligible private snowmobile clubs and organizations in Illinois. The grants help fund the construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of snowmobile trails and facilities on public lands, designated roadways and private lands open to snowmobile use. Funds for the program are derived from revenue generated in the state treasurer's Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund.
About IDNR
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources was established in 1925 as the Illinois Department of Conservation, bringing under one umbrella oversight of fish and game, forestry, public works, and lakes. Today, IDNR's work encompasses management of about 400 sites across Illinois, including state parks and historic sites; wildlife, fisheries, forestry, and natural heritage; Lake Michigan water allocation and coastal management; conservation police; mines and minerals; oil and gas; issuance of licenses, permits, and numerous grants; the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta; and the Illinois State Museum. Visit https://dnr.illinois.gov and follow us on Facebook , YouTube and LinkedIn .
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