The Nevada Division of State Lands is accepting applications for its 2026 Lake Tahoe License Plate Grant Program.
Donor Name: Nevada Division of State Lands
State: Nevada
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/07/2025
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects or programs that promote the preservation and restoration of the natural environment in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The Nevada Division of State Lands is excited to announce that NV-LTLP proceeds will help fund the following environmental preservation and restoration projects:
- Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Fish Management Structure: NV-LTLP funding will support the Nevada Department of Wildlife in building a permanent fish passage structure in Third Creek, Incline Village. This will enhance fish conservation efforts, including the restoration of the native and endangered Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, supporting sustainable fishing practices in the region, while fostering community engagement through educational outreach. Construction is currently slated for Summer 2026.
- Sand Harbor Portable Waterless AIS Prevention Machine: To combat the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS), NV-LTLP funding will help Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) to purchase a user-operated vessel-cleaning machine and mobile trailer for use at Sand Harbor State Park. The CD3 machine is part of the effort by TRPA, the Tahoe Resource Conservation District, and park staff to educate users of non-motorized boating equipment, such as kayaks and standup paddleboards, in how to properly Clean, Drain, and Dry their recreational equipment to prevent the introduction and spread of AIS. The CD3 machine was installed in Sand Harbor in Summer 2025.
- Tunnel Creek Backcountry Trail Construction: The Nevada Division of State Parks is overseeing the construction of approximately 1.7 miles of natural surface, sustainable multi-use trail in the Tunnel Creek section of the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. The goal of the project is to reduce multi-user conflicts on the nearby Tunnel Creek Road, which is the primary access point from Incline Village to the backcountry of Spooner Lake and Backcountry State Park. Trail construction is planned to be completed in Summer 2025.
- Spooner Lake State Park Backcountry Facilities: To address the growing numbers of recreational users, the Nevada Division of State Parks will use NV-LTLP funding to install modernized restroom facilities in the backcountry of Spooner Lake State Park. Installation of the new facility is scheduled for Summer 2025.
Funding Information
- Anticipated funding available for this round is approximately $2,000,000.
- The Nevada Lake Tahoe License Plate program generates approximately $800,000 on an annual basis to fund projects ranging from water quality initiatives and state park improvements, to research and monitoring studies, invasive species surveys and removal, and public education efforts.
For more information, visit Nevada Division of State Lands.
