Yamaha OAI Expands Off-Road Access Support with $387,000 Grants

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA awarded over $387,000 in grants through its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI). The company supported off-road access support efforts to protect and improve OHV opportunities across the U.S. These efforts focused on large-scale projects in Oregon and Georgia.

“Yamaha continues to support a range of projects that address challenges to outdoor recreation, and we’re eager to partner with those who share our passion for building and protecting access to the spaces we all enjoy,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha Motorsports marketing director. “It’s gratifying to see these collaborative efforts evolve into large-scale projects that help make outdoor recreation accessible to everyone.”

Major OHV Investments Receive Off-Road Access Support

This quarter, Yamaha OAI grants supported 12 projects. The list included major OHV riding areas and trail systems in Oregon. The Great Outdoors Fund (supported by Florence Motorsports) received funding for Phase Two of an OHV signage project. The project will expand across the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area to promote safety, stewardship and regulations.

The Rogue Valley SxS Club (supported by Waterworld Boat and Powersport) will use its grant for trail maintenance. The club will focus on clearing the 270-mile Prospect OHV trail system and removing downed trees from designated trails.

OHV Construction and Conservation (supported by Power Motorsports) will create a loop trail around Tillamook State Forest’s OHV area. The “Tour of the Tillamook Powered by Yamaha” project includes trail development, maintenance and new signage. This project includes 49 trails: 17 double-track, 13 4×4 and 19 single-track routes.

The Georgia Recreational Trail Riders Association (supported by Cycle Specialty) received funding for trail improvements across the state. The group will maintain more than six motorized trails and riding areas. Their work includes bridge repair, culvert installation and new signage.

Yamaha OAI grant funds will also protect California’s historic Perris Raceway (supported by Langston Motorsports). Additionally, the initiative will continue supporting the All Kids Bike program for kindergartners nationwide.

Additional Recipients

Yamaha OAI also awarded Q1 2025 grants to the following organizations:

• Burbank Police Department
• Everything Outdoor Fest — D2 Powersports (Spartanburg, South Carolina)
• Riley Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation — Brooks Yamaha Inc. (Manhattan, Kansas)
• Stewards of the Sierra National Forest Inc. — Clawson Motorsports (Fresno, California)
• Truckee Dirt Riders — Michael’s Reno Powersports (Reno, Nevada)

Yamaha OAI continues accepting quarterly grant applications to fund urgent access projects and land rehabilitation. The initiative prioritizes safe OHV use, trail and land maintenance, and sustainable access to public lands.

The application deadline for the second quarter of 2025 is June 30. Yamaha invites land managers, riding clubs, and stewardship organizations to apply.