Goat Plate Sawtooth National Recreatiion Area | Sawtooth Society Idaho

Fees collected from the sale of Idaho’s special Sawtooth National Recreation Area motor vehicle license plate are available to fund recreation-related projects in the 756,000-acre Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA). The program is administered by the Sawtooth Society under a contract with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

To enable processing and consideration, complete and submit the below application to courtney.jelaco@Sawtoothsociety.org. After collecting applications quarterly, the Sawtooth Society’s License Plate Committee will review and accept applications and submit them to Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation for their subsequent approval.

The Society will review grant applications once a quarter ending March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 and notify applicants of its decisions within 45 days thereafter. Checks will normally be mailed to recipients (with corresponding email notice to applicant contact) soon thereafter.

Eligible Projects

Within the boundaries of the SNRA, planning, design, development, construction, repair, and maintenance of:

 

  • Motorized and non-motorized trails
  • Camping facilities
  • Bridges located on a motorized or non-motorized trail
  • Restrooms used primarily by recreationists
  • Parking areas used primarily to access outdoor recreation facilities
  • Boat launch facilities
  • Boat docks, interpretive centers, facilities, and services for recreationists, including informational and directional signs
  • Emergency medical facilities and services for recreationist
  • Unpaved roads leading to recreation areas

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