MARIETTA, Ga. – March 24, 2026 – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announced the recipients of its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (Yamaha OAI) fourth quarter 2025 grants, awarding nearly $250,000 to 11 organizations across nine states. The funding supports critical trail infrastructure improvements, bridge construction projects designed to protect fish habitats, youth riding education, and community-led trail stewardship.
The fourth quarter awards bring Yamaha 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.
“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
The last quarter of 2025 also featured projects that provided an opportunity for the Yamaha OAI to 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
The Yamaha 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 YamahaOAI.com.
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