Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Surpasses $8 Million in Funding

Program Awards Over 550+ Grants Since 2008, Strengthening Access and Stewardship of Motorized and Outdoor Recreation on Public Lands Nationwide

MARIETTA, Ga., Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, today announced the latest recipients of its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) grants for the second quarter of 2025. With this round of funding, the program has now invested more than $8 million across over 550 projects since 2008, reinforcing Yamaha’s leadership in protecting and expanding access to trails, riding areas, and public lands nationwide.

“The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative reflects our long-standing commitment to protecting access and promoting responsible recreation across America’s public lands,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha Motorsports marketing director. “Crossing the $8 million milestone underscores the tremendous impact made possible by our dealer partners, riding communities, and land stewardship organizations. Each project we support strengthens opportunities for future generations to enjoy safe, sustainable outdoor adventures.”

This quarter’s grants represent a wide range of projects, from national initiatives to local trail improvements. Notable recipients include:

• National Museum of Forest Service History (Missoula, MT) – Creating interactive video exhibits showcasing the history of motorized recreation and responsible land stewardship.
• Foundation for America’s Public Lands – Expanding OHV and trail access projects in Utah and Montana on Bureau of Land Management properties.
• Trash Dogs AZ Inc. (AZ) – Monthly trail cleanups across the Coconino and Prescott National Forests, supported by Outdoor Sports.
  

Additional funded projects this quarter span Colorado, Washington, Idaho, Alabama, and California, supporting trail maintenance, safety improvements, interpretive signage, and fire prevention programs. The remaining grant recipients are:

• Colorado 500 Charities Fund (Vickery Motorsports) – Italian Creek Road FS 759 Improvement Project
• Cullman County Commission (Recreation & Performance Motorsports) – Stony Lonesome OHV Park Enhancements
• Friends of Positional Projects (Coyne Powersports of Banning) – Interpretive Signage at Giant Rock for National Public Lands Day 2025
• Desert Region Fire Safe (Palm Springs Motorsports) – Safeguarding High Desert Trails: OHV Use & Fire Prevention
• National Museum of Forest Service History (Maverick Motorsports) – Educational Museum Exhibits on Recreation & Responsible Use
• Owyhee Motorcycle Club (Dennis Dillon Powersports) – Safety Tunnel Construction
• Pend Oreille County Parks & Recreation Dept. (AllSport) – Batey-Bould “Tracks & Trails Basecamp” ORV Access & Parking
• Rocky Mountain Sport Riders (Silverthorne Powersports) – Eagle County Trail Systems Maintenance and Dry Lake MX Park Operations
• The Foundation for America’s Public Lands – OHV and Trail Access Improvements in Montana & Utah
• Trash Dogs AZ Inc. (Outdoor Sports) – Monthly Trail Cleanups

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 Q3 2025 grants is September 30. Public land managers, riding clubs, and outdoor organizations are encouraged to apply at YamahaOAI.com.

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About the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative

Since 2008, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative has led the powersports industry in supporting responsible access to our nation’s public lands for outdoor enthusiasts. With more than $8 million contributed to over 550 projects across the country, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of motorized recreation trails, maintained and rehabilitated riding and hunting areas, improved staging areas, supplied organizations with essential OHV safety education, built bridges over fish-bearing streams, helped children learn to ride bicycles, and partnered with local outdoor enthusiast communities across the country to improve access to public lands. Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding and cycling 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 public use.

For updated guidelines, the application form, and the latest Outdoor Access Initiative news, please visit YamahaOAI.com. If you have specific inquiries about the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, you can reach the dedicated hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email OHVAccess@Yamaha-Motor.com, or send correspondence to:

Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative
3065 Chastain Meadows Parkway, Bldg. 100
Marietta, GA 30066

About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, Snowmobiles, Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outboard Motors, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars [sold, serviced, and distributed by Yamaha Golf-Car Company], Power Assist Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology and Robotic Machines, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, Yamalube products, and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and dealers in the United States.

YMUS has a corporate office in California, three corporate offices in Georgia, as well as facilities in Wisconsin, Alabama, and Florida. YMUS subsidiaries Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC), based in Georgia, and Yamaha Jet Boat Manufacturing USA (YJBM) based in Tennessee, each assemble and manufacture selected Yamaha brand products. YMUS owns Skeeter Boats [Texas] with its division G3 Boats [Missouri]. Additional U.S.-based subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company, Inc. (YMSC) with subsidiary Siren Marine [Rhode Island] and divisions Bennett Marine [Florida], Yamaha Marine Rotational Molders [Wisconsin] and Yamaha Precision Propeller Inc. [Indiana].

Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation, USA (Yamaha Financial Services), an affiliate of YMUS, offers financing solutions to support Yamaha Dealers and loyal Yamaha Customers nationwide. Yamaha Financial Services provides retail and commercial financing for the diverse line of Yamaha brand motor products based out of Cypress, CA and Marietta, GA.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Scott Newby
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA
770-420-6078
Scott_Newby@Yamaha-Motor.com

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Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, today announced the latest recipients of its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) grants for the second quarter of 2025. With this round of funding, the program has now invested more than $8 million across over 550 projects since 2008, reinforcing Yamaha’s leadership in protecting and expanding access to trails, riding areas, and public lands nationwide

How to apply for a Yamaha OAI Grant

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 Q3 2025 grants is September 30. Public land managers, riding clubs, and outdoor organizations are encouraged to apply at YamahaOAI.com.

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