RTP Grant Application - CHCH Lightweight Grooming Drags

What is this notice about?

Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers (CHCH), a non-profit group on the Kenai Peninsula, is applying for a $104,710 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant to buy two new lightweight snow grooming drags. The new drags would replace its 15+ year old heavy drags, which are harder for snowgroomers to pull up steep parts of the Caribou Hills North winter trail system. The public can comment on or oppose the application until October 30, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Applicants for Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grants, administered through the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, must post a public notice of their grant application and accept public comment or opposition.

What action is being taken?

The notice announces a grant application by Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers for $104,710.00 in RTP funding (90% federal funding and 10% non-federal matching funds of $10,471.00 provided by CHCH) to purchase and ship 2 Arrowhead Ultra (lightweight) foldout snow grooming drags, 8' to 12' (6,200 lbs each), made with American steel. The drags would be used on the Caribou Hills North public multiuse winter groomed trail system (100+ trail miles) on the Kenai Peninsula.

Who is involved: Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers (CHCH), a 501c3 non-profit with approximately 500 members on the Kenai Peninsula; users of the Caribou Hills North public multiuse winter groomed trail system.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Oct 30, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“October 30, 2026”

Ways to respond

Phone 907-756-3381
Email chchtrails@gmail.com
Mail Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers (CHCH), PO Box 375, Clam Gulch, AK 99568

What to include

Public comment or opposition to the grant application may be submitted. Refer to the project title "CHCH Lightweight Grooming Drags".

Contact

Larry Davis, President, CHCH
Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers (CHCH)
chchpres1@gmail.com
907-252-3647
Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers (CHCH), PO Box 375, Clam Gulch, AK 99568

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Sep 29, 2026: Public notice posted
Sep 30, 2026: Notice posted online
Oct 30, 2026: Deadline for public comment
Feb 15, 2027: Proposed project start date (or upon notice of grant award)
Jul 15, 2027: Proposed project end date

Original notice text

Recreational Trails Program Grant Application – Public Notice Project Title: CHCH Lightweight Grooming Drags Organization Name: Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers (a 501c3 non-profit) Date Public Notice Posted: September 29, 2026 Posted Online: September 30, 2026 Brief Description of Proposed Project: Total RTP Grant being applied for: $104,710.00 (90% federal funding and 10% non-federal matching funds provided by CHCH). CHCH match: $10,471.00. Type of expenditure: Capital expenditure (CAPEX), equipment purchase for the purchase and shipment of 2 Arrowhead Ultra (lightweight) foldout snow grooming drags, 8' to 12' (6,200 lbs each), made with American steel. The Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers (CHCH) is a 501c3 non-profit corporation with approximately 500 members, located on the Kenai Peninsula. CHCH manages and maintains the Caribou Hills North public multiuse winter groomed trail system (100+ trail miles). CHCH needs to replace its 15+ year old heavy drags with new lightweight drags that are easier for the snowgroomers to pull up the steep areas of the trail system. Proposed Timeline of the Project: Project Start Date: February 15, 2027 (or upon notice of grant award) Project End Date: July 15, 2027 Applicant Contact Information: Contact Name: Larry Davis, President, CHCH Phone Number: 907-252-3647 Email Address: chchpres1@gmail.com Mailing Address: Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers (CHCH), PO Box 375, Clam Gulch, AK 99568 Public Comment or Opposition can be submitted via the methods listed below: Phone Number: 907-756-3381 Email Address: chchtrails@gmail.com Mailing Address: Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers (CHCH), PO Box 375, Clam Gulch, AK 99568 Deadline for Public Comment: October 30, 2026

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