1. (a) Purpose

   Provide public awareness for responsible OHV Recreation and/or provide safety programs.

2. (b) Available Funding

   Five percent (5%) of the funds appropriated by the Legislature for the Grants program shall be expended for Projects within the Education and safety category.

3. (c) The minimum and maximum funding requests are as follows:

   1. (1) The minimum Project request shall be no less than $10,000, and
   2. (2) The maximum request per Applicant is $200,000 within the Education and safety category.

4. (d) Eligible Applicants

   Refer to Table 1 in Section 4970.03(b).

5. (e) Examples of Deliverables

   1. (1) Education program Deliverables may include, but are not limited to the following:

      1. (A) Classroom and/or field training,
      2. (B) Maps and brochures,
      3. (C) Internet website, trail and interpretive signage, and
      4. (D) Voluntary sound testing station.

   2. (2) Safety program Deliverables may include, but are not limited to the following:

      1. (A) Search and rescue,
      2. (B) Safety equipment loan program, and
      3. (C) First aid stations.

6. (f) Project-Specific Application Requirements

   1. (1) Background

      Provide a brief description of the Applicant or Land Manager's organization/ program (e.g., location and types of recreation available),

   2. (2) A list of Project Deliverables the Applicant proposes to undertake,
   3. (3) How the proposed Project relates to OHV Recreation and will add to, enhance, or otherwise sustain OHV Recreation or OHV Opportunity in the Project Area,
   4. (4) Identification of the needs the Project will address,
   5. (5) Location where training/services will be conducted, and
   6. (6) If the proposed Project contains an Education element, a description of how the Project teaches OHV safety, environmental responsibility, and respect for private property.

   In addition to the requirements listed in Section 4970.05.1, Applications for Education and safety Projects shall include a Project Description. The Project Description shall provide sufficient clarity such that those not familiar with the Applicant or Project can understand what the Applicant intends to do. The description shall include:

7. (g) Optional Project-Specific Application Documents

   1. (1) Project-specific photos -- up to two (2) pages, and/or
   2. (2) Project-specific maps.

   If Applicants deem it helpful to support their specific Project Application, the following documents may be submitted:

8. (h) Evaluation Criteria

   Refer to Appendix, incorporated by reference, for Education and Safety Criteria (Rev. 10/25).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 5001.5 and 5003, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 5090.32 and 5090.50, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-12-2009; operative 1-12-2009 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2009, No. 3).

2. Amendment of subsections (e)(1), (e)(2) and (f)(1) filed 1-5-2011; operative 1-10-2011 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 1).

3. Amendment of subsection (f) filed 12-20-2011; operative 1-9-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 51).

4. New subsection (f)(1), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsection (f)(2) filed 12-14-2018; operative 1-1-2019 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2018, No. 50).

5. Amendment of subsections (e)(1)(A), (f), (f)(2) and (h) filed 12-22-2020; operative 12-22-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 52). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20.

6. Amendment of subsection (h) filed 12-27-2021; operative 1-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2021, No. 53). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

7. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (h) filed 12-12-2025 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2025, No. 50).