Grants Across Eight States Support Conservation and Restoration, Promote Safe OHV Riding, and Expand Access to Trails for Outdoor Recreation

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces the recipients of its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (Yamaha OAI) third quarter 2025 grants, awarding more than $155,000 to eight organizations across eight states. This quarter's funding emphasizes critical infrastructure improvements, OHV rider safety, and environmental stewardship, along with two grants focused on water quality protection funded through a partnership with the Yamaha Rightwaters program.

"These latest grant recipients exemplify the OHV community's commitment to balancing recreation with responsible land stewardship," said Steve Nessl, Yamaha Motorsports marketing director. "By partnering with Yamaha Rightwaters on two water-focused projects, we're demonstrating how Yamaha’s leadership extends beyond trail access to encompass comprehensive environmental protection. These investments in infrastructure, safety education, and habitat restoration ensure sustainable outdoor recreation for generations to come."

The Q3 2025 grant recipients and their supporting Yamaha dealerships include:

• Capital Trail Vehicle Association CTVA (Townsend Marine/Yamaha Rightwaters) – Hellgate Vault Toilet Project at Canyon Ferry Reservoir
• Central Utah Health Department (Jorgensen Powersports) – Head First: Ride Safe Central Utah Helmet Distribution Program
• Idaho Overland Association dba Mountain West Recreation Alliance (Dennis Dillon Powersports) – Contemporary Culture in the Grand View TMP Heritage Documentation
• Natural Restorations (Estenson Racing) – Tonto National Forest OHV Areas Trash & Graffiti Removal
• Northern Colorado Trail Riders (Tri City Cycle) – Road 514 and Deadman Hill Road Repairs
• Shell to Shore (Yamaha Rightwaters) – Oyster Reef Construction on Sapelo Island, GA
• Southern California Mountains Foundation (Yamaha Redlands) – North Shore OHV Volunteer Work Center Improvements
• The Nature Conservancy - Tennessee Chapter (Middlesboro Motorsports) – Tackett Creek OHV Trail System Stabilization and Expansion

The Yamaha OAI accepts applications year-round and awards funding quarterly, prioritizing projects that enhance safe and responsible OHV use, improve and maintain trails, and protect long-term public land access.

The application deadline for Q1 2026 grants is March 31. Public land managers, riding clubs, land stewardship, and outdoor recreation organizations are encouraged to apply at YamahaOAI.com.

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