The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public comments on their proposal for the 2021 (G21) State of California Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) grant program. According to state requirements, public comments can be submitted March 2, 2021 through May 3, 2021

The Sheriff’s Office is soliciting public input specific to the 2021 (G21) cooperative agreement with the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Division. This grant will be for law enforcement activities including, but not limited to, providing visitor safety, search and rescue capabilities, informing and educating the public regarding environmental issues, and proper off-highway vehicle riding techniques 

A two-step application process is used by the State of California to allow public comment and feedback before final submittal.  The preliminary application will be submitted March 1, 2021. The public review and comment period opens on March 2, 2021 and final applications that address any feedback are due on June 7, 2021. The state uses an internet-based “On-Line Grant Application” process as the means to apply for state funding. The preliminary application will be available online by visiting the California State OHV Grants and Cooperative Agreements program at http://www.ohv.parks.ca.gov. Select the Grants tab at the top of website and at the home page select “Public Review Instructions” on the left.

For grant related questions, please contact Lieutenant Sopoaga at (707) 267-9556 or SSopoaga@co.humboldt.ca.us.