Cypress, CA (2/13/2013)
- Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., announces
the fifth anniversary of its OHV Access
Initiative, the industry leader in
Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation's Trails (GRANTs). Launched
in January, 2008, the program has aggressively funded the ever growing and
diverse needs of the OHV community in support of its mission of promoting
safe, responsible riding and open, sustainable access to riding areas. A
few of the highlights of the past five years include:
- 200 GRANTs and more than $2 million in funding and equipment in
pursuit of the program's mission.
- GRANT-funded projects in 37 of our 50 states. The GRANT tracker
map showcases the
program's cross-country appeal and highlights future opportunities for
underrepresented areas.
- Yamaha employees have personally embraced the tenets of OHV
Access Initiative, putting in more than 1,500 volunteer man-hours planting
trees, clearing trails and supporting restoration efforts on
company-adopted trails in the San Bernardino National Forest.
- A new address,
www.yamahaohvaccess.com is where you can
download our application and submission guidelines and find our calendar of
deadlines.
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"Yamaha is very proud of everything the OHV Access Initiative has
accomplished throughout these five years, but the challenges before us
remain," said Steve Nessl, Yamaha ATV and SxS marketing manager. "Yamaha
will continue to focus on the OHV program's mission and reach out to riding
groups and other appropriate organizations to strengthen opportunities for
motorized recreation today and in the future."
As part of its on-going program, the OHV Access Initiative closed out the
2012 funding cycle awarding more than $76,000 in GRANTs in the fourth
quarter bringing the year's total to $375,000. The following organizations
received GRANTs in Q4 2012:
- Johnson County, Tenn.
- Egg Harbor Township Police Athletic League, N.J.
- Great Falls Trail Bike Riders Association, Montana
- Straddleline ORV Park, Ore.
- Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT), N.Y.
- Western Shasta Resource Conservation District (WSRCD), Calif.
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"New Jersey became the latest state with a GRANT-awarded project this
quarter, bringing the OHV Access Initiative's total to 37 states," Nessl
said. "This is a great achievement, but there's more work to be done."
Yamaha is actively seeking qualified projects at local, state and federal
levels. The current OHV Access Initiative GRANT application form and
guidelines are available online at www.yamahaohvaccess.com. The next deadline
to submit a GRANT application is Saturday, March 30, 2013.
About the Yamaha
OHV Access Initiative
Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from
non-profit or tax-exempt organizations including
OHV riding clubs and associations, national,
state and local public land use agencies and
other members of the OHV community in the United
States. 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,
trail safety and education
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Updated guidelines, an
application form and information on the OHV
Access Initiative are available at: www.Yamaha-Motor.com/OHVAccess.
For specific questions about the OHV Access
Initiative, call Yamaha’s dedicated OHV
Access Initiative Hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL
(877-648-8724), email OHVAccess@yamaha-motor.com
or write to: Yamaha OHV Access Initiative Review
Committee, 6555 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA
90630-5101.
About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (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, race kart engines,
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.yamaha-motor.com.
