Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Announces Second Quarter GRANT Awards
Yamaha Supports Riding Clubs and Organizations Using OHVs to Enjoy the Outdoors
Kennesaw, Ga. – Sept. 15, 2015 – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, today announced the second quarter
2015 GRANT (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails) recipients from the Yamaha
Outdoor Access Initiative. Nearly $60,000 was contributed this quarter to eight projects supporting
the program’s industry-leading dedication to safe, responsible riding and open sustainable access
to land, trails and riding areas for OHV users.
“Riding clubs, public land agencies and conservation organizations continue to reach out to the
Outdoor Access Initiative for support in expanding, maintaining and protecting access to OHV riding
opportunities,” said Mike Martinez, Yamaha’s ATV/SxS group Vice President. “The scope of projects
this quarter include clearly marking trails through up-to-date signage, trail maintenance, and
installation of drainage systems and directional signage to create sustainable and legal access to
OHV trail riding.”
The following organizations received consideration in this funding cycle of the Yamaha Outdoor
Access
Initiative:
• Alvwood Squaw Lake ATV Club - Blackduck, Minnesota
• Cowlitz Basin ORV Club – Randal, Washington
• Fort Riley Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (DFMWR) – Fort Riley, Kansas
• Indian Valley Creek ATV Club – White, Pennsylvania
• Jones Creek Trail Riders Association – Camas, Washington
• La Paz County – Arizona
• Wilderness Wheelers ATV Club – Bigfork, Minnesota
• Yampa Valley OHV Trailriders Club – Craig, Colorado
Riding clubs, outdoor enthusiast associations, land managers and conservationists can find
information about the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative at www.yamahaoutdooraccess.com. In
addition to downloading and reviewing the GRANT guidelines for submission, visitors can submit an
application with the required attachments directly to the online platform. Yamaha continues to seek
qualified projects and applications at local, state and federal levels. The next deadline to submit
a GRANT application is Wednesday, Sept, 30, 2015.
About the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative
The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative is the industry leader in Guaranteeing Responsible Access to
our Nation’s Trails (GRANTs). Through this program, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported
thousands of miles of trails, maintained and rehabilitated countless riding areas, improved staging
areas, built bridges over fish-bearing streams and partnered with local riding communities across
the country to improve the OHV experience. Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from
non-profit or tax-exempt
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Announces Second Quarter Grants organizations including OHV riding clubs and associations, national, state and local public land use agencies, outdoor enthusiast associations and land conservation groups with an interest in protecting, improving, expanding and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible and sustainable use by motorized off-road vehicles. A committee then reviews each application and awards GRANTs to deserving projects. Examples of appropriate projects for GRANTs include, but are not limited to:
• Trail development, restoration and maintenance
• Trail signage and map production
• Staging area construction, renovation and maintenance
• Land stewardship, safety and education
Updated guidelines, an application form and information on the Outdoor Access Initiative are
available here. For specific questions about the Outdoor Access Initiative, call Yamaha’s dedicated
hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email OHVAccess@yamaha-motor.com or write to:
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Review Committee
6555 Katella Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630-5101
About Yamaha Motor Corp., USA
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most
capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever- expanding product
offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats,
outdoor power equipment, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a
nationwide network of dealers in the United States.
Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in
Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information
on Yamaha, visit www.yamahamotorsports.com.
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ATVs over 90cc are recommended for use only by riders 16 years and older. ATVs up to 90cc are
recommended for use only by riders 10 years and older and always with adult supervision. SxS
Vehicles are recommended for use only by licensed drivers age 16 years and older.
