New Yamaha Grants Aid Public Land Managers, Recreationalists, and
Thousands of Kids Nationwide
MARIETTA, GA – August 25, 2022 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, today announces the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) grant awards totaling $145,175 for the second quarter of 2022 in support of its ongoing mission to protect, improve, and expand access to public land for motorized and outdoor recreation. This quarter, Yamaha OAI resources were deployed to help national efforts, as well as specific projects directly impacting the future of motorized recreation.
Projects being funded in the second quarter grant cycle include:
- Developing a database of public land trades to help generate public awareness and involvement in protecting access for recreation.
- Conducting a workshop educating land managers on sustainable trail building and maintenance to protect the safety of riders and the future of access on public lands.
- Significant trail rehabilitation and rerouting efforts to improve off-road experiences while protecting sensitive environments.
- Introducing kindergarteners to biking.
“We continue to prioritize projects offering innovative and sustainable solutions to the problems facing access to land for motorized and outdoor recreation. This quarter’s applicants delivered in many impactful ways and we are excited to continue being involved in making real progress on the ground,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s Motorsports marketing manager. “We are additionally pleased to continue our partnership with The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee in support of their efforts to build 150 miles of legal motorized trails on the Northumberland Plateau.”
The second quarter grants for 2022 have been awarded to six applicants:
- Colorado Wild Public Lands — Basalt, CO
- Indian Creek Valley ATV Club – Indian Head, PA
- Limestone Trail Hawks — Aroostook County, ME
- National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council
- All Kids Bike
- The Nature Conservancy – Tennessee Chapter
The application deadline for consideration in the third quarter of this year’s funding cycle is September 30, 2022, and riding clubs, land stewardship associations, and public land managers are encouraged to work together with Yamaha dealers to identify projects and apply for support. To aid those considering applying for a Yamaha OAI grant, visit YamahaOAI.com for submission guidelines, an application, answers to most popular questions about the program, and recaps…
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