Yamaha Motor Corp., USA announced that the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) contributed over $1 million in grant awards in 2023, marking the largest annual funding total since the program’s inception in 2008 [d7be242e]. The funding cycle in the fourth quarter of 2023 focused on projects aimed at educating and inspiring the next generation of motorized and outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Two notable recipients were Cycle Kids Inc. and the Strider Education Foundation. Over $300,000 in grants were awarded to organizations including Itasca County Land Dept., Lakeville SnoTrackers Inc., Lutsen Trailbreakers Snowmobile Club, Northwest Colorado Trail Corp, Pennsylvania ATV Trail Development, The Nature Conservancy – Tennessee, and Wild Rivers Coast Mountain Bike Association [d7be242e].
The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) is a program that provides grants to organizations and projects that support motorized and outdoor recreation. The initiative aims to promote responsible use of public lands, protect access to trails, and foster a sense of stewardship among motorized and outdoor enthusiasts. By awarding grants to organizations like Cycle Kids Inc. and the Strider Education Foundation, the OAI is investing in projects that educate and inspire the next generation of motorized and outdoor recreation enthusiasts [d7be242e].
The application deadline for consideration in the first funding cycle of 2024 is March 31. Organizations and projects that align with the goals of the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative can apply for grants to support their initiatives in promoting responsible motorized and outdoor recreation [d7be242e].
