On April 23, 2025, Polaris Inc. stated that they will be donating over $120,000 to off-road vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobile clubs, as well as organizations throughout the U.S.
As a cornerstone of its TRAILS GRANTS program, Polaris has dedicated nearly twenty years to supporting organizations and initiatives that promote safe, responsible riding practices, advocate for trail preservation, and work tirelessly to protect the environment and natural resources integral to off-road trail systems.
Through this ongoing commitment, Polaris continues to ensure the sustainability of these trails for future generations of outdoor enthusiasts.
“Local riding clubs and organizations are the heart of the riding community, many of them volunteering their time and resources to help maintain trails and promote responsible riding,” said Reid Wilson, President of Off-Road Vehicles, Polaris.
TRAILS GRANTS are distributed twice a year to nonprofit organizations and local riding clubs, providing vital funding for a variety of projects. These include trail development and maintenance, educational programs focused on safety and responsible riding, and other initiatives that enhance the off-road experience and support trail sustainability.
“We are proud to support their efforts so riders of all types can continue to create memories outdoors with family and friends,” Wilson said.
Since launching the TRAILS GRANTS program in 2006, Polaris has invested over $3.5 million in support of more than 425 ATV, off-road, and snowmobiling organizations across the U.S. and Canada.
The following 13 organizations were selected as recipients of the Spring 2025 TRAILS GRANTS, each receiving awards of up to $10,000 to support their efforts, according to Polaris.
- Sitka Trail Works (Sitka, Alaska): Assist in rehabilitating trails and repairing bridges to ensure safe and enjoyable public access.
- Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (Quincy, California):Assist with fire recovery efforts along the Mt. Hough Trail and its connecting routes.
- Sawtooth Society Inc. (Hailey, Idaho): Assist with fire recovery efforts along the Mt. Hough Trail and its connecting routes.
- International Voyagers Snowmobile Club (International Falls, Minnesota): Construct an enclosed shelter at a sharp corner of the trail to enhance safety, prevent accidents, and provide a warm gathering place for riders.
- Central Lakes ATV Club (Nisswa, Minnesota): Construct a storage trailer to house the equipment required for ATV youth safety training events.
- Partnership for Youth Inc. (St. Louis, Missouri): Assistance with trail maintenance is needed to improve accessibility and reduce erosion.
- National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (Vaughn, Montana): Help fund a Sand Dune Training Summit to unite various groups nationwide in discussing best practices for OHV recreation on sand dunes.
- Heart of Oregon Corps, Inc. (Bend, Oregon): Support the Central Oregon Youth Conservation Corps as they complete conservation projects to maintain 20 miles of trails.
- Pennsylvania Off Highway Vehicle Association (Galeton, Pennsylvania): Promote best practices for safe riding and proper trail stewardship.
- Piney Rail Riders (Strattanville, Pennsylvania):Purchase equipment to construct and maintain nearly 24 miles of new trails created from a former railway line.
- Southern Trail Advocates and Riders (Huger, South Carolina): Assist with trail maintenance and create additional signage to promote trail etiquette and responsible riding among various user types.
- Upper Vally Snow Packers (Fairlee, Vermont): Assist in repairing and rebuilding the trail to ensure safer use for snowmobiles and ATVs.
- Washington State Department of Natural Resources (Olympia, Washington): Assist in repairing trails and supporting ongoing maintenance in the Walker Valley ORV area.
