With Q4 grants of $250,000 Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative brought OAI’s total 2025 funding to more than $1 million, advancing the program toward its goal of $10 million in grants funded by 2028 in celebration of the program’s 20th anniversary. The funding supports critical trail infrastructure improvements, bridge construction projects designed to protect fish habitats, youth riding education, and community-led trail stewardship.
“For nearly 20 years, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative has invested in the future of outdoor recreation through the belief that access is for everyone,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha Motorsports Marketing Director. “Every grant supports local partners working to improve trails, protect natural resources, and help riders enjoy public lands responsibly. For those doing the hard work on the ground, we want to meet their ambition with our own goals for 2028 to make sure they know we are a resource today and moving into the future.”
The Q4 2025 grant recipients and their supporting Yamaha dealerships include:
• Doe Mountain Recreation Authority (Brushy Mountain Powersports) – Pedro Shoun Lane Trailhead Improvements
• Friends of Cow Mountain (Hillside Powersports) – Cow Mountain Trail Restoration
• Hazard Perry County Economic Development Alliance (Ride Center USA) – Leatherwood Off-Road Park
• Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation (Five Valley Yamaha) – Lolo Motorway Corridor Maintenance
• Norsemen Motorcycle Club (Larson’s Cycle) – AlanDale Trail System Rehabilitation
• Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (Roseville Motorsports) – Verdi Ridge Trail Construction
• Sierra Foundation, Rich Oliver Mystery School (Rich Oliver Racing, Inc.) – Ride and Wrench Spring Camp
• Trails Preservation Alliance (Apex Sports) – Colorado OHV Partner Club Meeting and Trail Maintenance Support
• WA Ridge Runners MC (Cycle Barn) – Mad River Trail Maintenance
Watercraft dealers also got their share as the last quarter of 2025 saw Yamaha OAI collaborate with the Yamaha Rightwaters program to ensure access to adventure on land and water:
• Snake River Trails Alliance (Adventure Motorsports) – Winnemucca Creek Bridge Construction
Town of Fort Kent (Rogers Sport Center) – Perley Brook Bridge Reconstruction
OAI accepts applications year-round and awards funding quarterly. The program prioritizes projects that support safe and responsible OHV use, improve and maintain trails, and protect long-term public land access. The application deadline for Q2 2026 grants is June 30. Public land managers, riding clubs, land stewardship and outdoor recreation organizations are encouraged to apply at:
