2011 Yamaha OHV Access Initiative GRANT Schedule Announced

The North American division of Yamaha announced today it has managed to award more than $265,000 in GRANTs (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nations Trails) in 2010, while also revealing the 2011 schedule. The program promotes safe, responsible riding and open, sustainable riding areas.

"Yamaha is proud of the hard work accomplished through the support of the OHV Access Initiative, but there is always more to be done," stated Steve Nessl, Yamaha ATV/SxS marketing manager. "Riding clubs and land managers across the country have put the resources of the OHV Access Initiative to good use, and we continue to encourage more of them to look to Yamaha for support."

In 2011, Yamaha is again now actively seeking qualified projects from nonprofit or tax exempt organizations at local, state and federal levels.

"We have seen the effects of the economic downturn on the local level.  It is a challenge for OHV clubs and riding areas to maintain their trails and take on new projects, but we are here to help," Nessl said. "If you work for a national or state forest, or are a member of a local riding club, we encourage you to check out the guidelines, application and examples on our website, and consider how you might incorporate an OHV Access Initiative GRANT as you maintain and improve your riding area."

The quarterly review calendar for 2011 is as follows:

Submission Schedule                                          Approval Deadline
• December 1, 2010– March 31, 2011                 • April 29, 2011
• April 1 – June 30, 2011                                     • July 29, 2011
• July 1 – September 30, 2011                            • October 31, 2011
• October 1 – November 30, 2011                       • January 13, 2012