Polaris Donates $110,000 to Local Off-Road and Snow Riding Clubs with T.R.A.I.L.S. Grants
November 16 2022 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Combined with its 2022 Spring grant recipients,
Polaris has donated nearly $230,000 this year and more than $3
million since the program began
Today, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII), announced a $110,000 donation
to off-road (ORV), utility-terrain (UTV), all-terrain vehicles
(ATV) and snowmobile organizations across the United States through
its T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program. Awarded twice a year, the Fall 2022
grants were awarded to 11 off-road and snowmobile nonprofit
organizations to support the development, improvement, and
expansion of trails, and help to educate riders on safe and
responsible riding practices.
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Today, Polaris Inc., announced a $110,000
donation to off-road (ORV), utility-terrain (UTV), all-terrain
vehicles (ATV) and snowmobile organizations across the United
States through its T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program. Awarded twice a
year, the Fall 2022 grants were awarded to 11 off-road and
snowmobile nonprofit organizations to support the development,
improvement, and expansion of trails, and help to educate riders on
safe and responsible riding practices. Since it was founded in
2006, the program has supported more than 346 off-road and ATV
organizations with more than $3 million in grants. (Photo: Business
Wire)
“Giving back to local riding clubs through our T.R.A.I.L.S.
Grants is one way Polaris helps maintain and create safe and
enjoyable riding experiences for all,” said Steve Menneto,
president of Polaris Off Road. “These eleven clubs are critical to
helping riders enjoy the outdoors and we are proud to recognize and
support their efforts for the off-road and snowmobile
communities.”
The 11 organizations were awarded with a $10,000 Polaris
T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant. The Fall 2022 T.R.A.I.L.S Grant recipients
are:
- Kingfield Quad Runners ATV Club (Kingfield, Maine)
- Shin Pond Trail Riders (Mt. Chase, Maine)
- Northern Timber Cruisers (Millinocket, Maine)
- Robbinston Bushwackers ATV Club (Robbinston, Maine)
- St. Helen Snowpackers Snowmobile & ORV Club (Saint Helen,
Mich.)
- Snowbirds Snowmobile Club (Emily, Minn.)
- The Children’s Center Inc. (Bethany, Okla.)
- PEI ATV Federation (Summerside, PEI, Can.)
- Fulda Snowsliders Inc (Humboldt, SK, Can.)
- Wenatchee Valley TREAD (Wenatchee, Wash.)
- Barnstormers of Sayner Inc. (Sayner, Wis.)
“The Kingfield Quad Runners ATV Club is super excited to be the
recipient of the 2022 Fall TRAILS Grant from Polaris. This grant
will give our club the ability to upgrade a trail that allows
riders to connect with trails in the Moosehead Lake Region as well
as the Madison Branch Railbed trail recently purchased by the Maine
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Conservation,” said Karyn
Varney, club secretary. “Upgrading the trail will give riders in
our area the opportunity to explore new areas and trails. It will
also allow our club to welcome riders from other areas to come ride
on our trails and visit our town and patronize our business
members.”
Earlier this year, Polaris has awarded 13 grants in its Spring
round of grants and 11 this Fall, donating a total of nearly
$230,000 in 2022. Since it was founded in 2006, the program has
supported more than 346 off-road and ATV organizations with more
than $3 million in grants. The T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program focuses
on two main objectives: promoting safe and responsible riding and
supporting trail preservation and access. Organizations may use
funds from the grant to increase and maintain land access through
trail development, maintenance projects, safety and education
initiatives and other projects.
“Tread Lightly! completes our trail restoration work in many
areas through both federal and state funding. In some areas, that
funding is currently in place. When we received a request for a
project on the Kentuck Trail System in the Talladega National
Forrest, this was one of the occasions where the funding to
complete the project did not exist,” said Matt Caldwell, executive
director Tread Lightly! and Spring 2022 T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant
recipient. “We were, however, able to submit an application for
support from Polaris through the Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S. Program. With
the award of the funding, all the trail restoration and signage
work was completed this summer. Without this support from Polaris,
it’s likely that the project may not have been completed or at
least delayed, while other funding was secured. We are grateful for
the support from Polaris that made this and so many other projects
possible.”
For more information on the T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program and to
apply for a grant, follow this link to the Polaris website:
https://www.polaris.com/en-us/trails-application/.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII)
pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and
services that have invited people to discover the joy of being
outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris’ high-quality product
line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™
side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road
vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles;
Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot®
moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and
pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington
pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust
portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly
headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries
across the globe. www.polaris.com.
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