by Chris Willey
ISTGP Co-Administrator
Posted 5.13.24
As we work on wrapping up last season, a couple reminders for everyone from the Iowa Snowmobile Trail Grant Program (ISTGP). First, all entries are can be made on the Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) website at ia.groomertrackingsystems.com.
The GPS trackers create a log entry automatically when you are grooming and you can also create a manual entry in the SNARS program for grooming, non grooming and repairs. When these are created, they are submitted to the database at the club level. We are not able to see these entries until you submit them to the state level. This allows you to review all of your club's entries before they go to the state level.
We are working on getting the grooming miles and smaller in-season repairs reimbursed first. We then will move to the Major Repairs and Grant requests for next season.
Using SNARS for the Grants this year is going to be a little different but easier.
The Grant Form will be your formal request for a trail grant for the upcoming season. This is due June 1 and remains the same as it always has. This includes:
- Your club's up-to-date contact information
- Request to be paid by the mile
- Use of a state groomer and upgrade
- Trail improvements
The Major Repair tab Is where you submit any repair needs or upgrades outside of the Basic Maintenance covered by the $$$/Mile The Trail Sign form is self explanatory.
The ISTGP Committee will be meeting in the June/July time frame to review these and set the budget for next season. Overall the transition to the new way of doing things has gone well. There have been some delays and bugs to work out, but we expected that. I appreciate everyone's help and understanding on finding those issues and working with us to get them fixed.
As always if you have any questions you can contact any of the committee members, message on here or email the issa.rsc@gmail.com.