Minneapolis,
MN (11/13/2007) - Polaris Industries
is proud to announce the completion of its second
year of T.R.A.I.L.S. grants. In two years, the
Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program has granted
$591,657 in funds to local, state and National
ATV Clubs.
In this round, Polaris granted $91,199 to
10 organizations in seven states. To date,
Polaris has assisted 69 ATV organizations
in 37 states across the U.S.
The first of its kind in the ATV industry,
the 'T.R.A.I.L.S.' grant program was launched
in January 2006 for ATV clubs, associations
and grassroots groups. ATV riders and the
trails they use are the lifeblood of the sport
and Polaris aimed to create a program to help.
| T.R.A.I.L.S.
Stands for: |
|
T
= Trail Development
R
= Responsible Riding
A
= Access
I = Initiatives
L = Lobbying
S = Safety |
The T.R.A.I.L.S. program makes funds available
to not-for-profit national, state and local
organizations in the United States to ensure
the future of ATV riding.
The grant program encompasses two main objectives
- promoting safe and responsible riding, and
preserving access. Funds can be used by organizations
for trail development and maintenance projects,
safety and education initiatives, lobbying
and other projects to increase and maintain
land access.
"We continue to be thrilled by the
interest and response in this program,"
said Mike Dougherty, general manager of the
ATV division at Polaris. "Its ongoing
success is far reaching and benefits riders
at every level -- be it locally, statewide
or nationally. Polaris is proud to have a
thriving program that gives back to our riding
community because it's only together that
we can ensure we'll have great places to ride
for years to come."
The grants ranged from $5,000 to the maximum
$10,000 and will be applied toward: trail
developments, expansions, improvements and
connections; youth safety courses; trail patrol;
lobbying efforts to re-open state forests
for off-road vehicle use; and support for
the first Sand Park to open in the U.S. in
50 years.
The fourth round of T.R.A.I.L.S.
grant recipients are:
| Local Organizations: |
| |
- New England Trail Riders Association
(Connecticut)
- Dickinson County Seniors & Lawmen
Together (Iowa)
- Syracuse Sand Dune Park (Kansas)
- Hollis Freewheelers ATV Club (Maine)
- East Stream ATV Riders Club (Maine)
- Van Buren Pine Runners ATV Club
(Maine)
- Millsfield ATV Club (New Hampshire)
|
| State Organizations: |
| |
- New Hampshire Off Highway Vehicle
Association
- Ride Safe - Virginia
|
| National Organizations: |
| |
- United Sportsmen's Youth Foundation
|
For more information on the 'T.R.A.I.L.S.'
grant program and an application form, visit
the Polaris Web site at www.polarisindustries.com
and click on "Riders," then select
"Right to Ride."
Polaris
T.R.A.I.L.S Grant Program Application Form
Grant applications are reviewed two times
per year -- in March and October, with corresponding
submission deadlines of March 1 and October
1. Organizations may apply for a maximum of
two grants per year and all organizations
must have 501c3, 501c7 or non-profit organization
status. Project funding, or matching, from
other sources is an important criteria in
order to be considered for a T.R.A.I.L.S.
grant.
About Polaris
With
annual 2006 sales of $1.7 billion, Polaris
designs, engineers, manufactures and markets
all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), including the
Polaris RANGER(tm), snowmobiles and Victory
motorcycles for recreational and utility use.
Polaris is a recognized
leader in the snowmobile industry; and one
of the largest manufacturers of ATVs in the
world. Victory motorcycles, established in
1998 and representing the first all-new American-made
motorcycle from a major company in nearly
60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads
into the motorcycle cruiser and touring marketplace.
Polaris also enhances the riding experience
with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel,
accessories and parts, available at Polaris
dealerships.
Polaris Industries Inc.
trades on the New York Stock Exchange under
the symbol "PII," and the Company
is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock
price index.
Information about the
complete line of Polaris products, apparel
and vehicle accessories are available from
authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from
the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com
.
www.polarisindustries.com
2100 Highway 55
Medina, MN 55340
(763) 417-8650
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