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Yamaha announces its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) has now awarded 500 grants nationwide, reinforcing our status as the leading supporter of public land access in the powersports industry. For over 15 years, the Yamaha OAI has been instrumental in overcoming challenges faced by public land managers, ensuring lands remain open for motorized and outdoor recreation.
“The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative has become a pivotal solution for land managers and outdoor enthusiasts facing access challenges. This mission is embraced by our company, employees, dealers, and customers,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s Motorsports Group Marketing Manager. “We celebrate the successes of each grant recipient as they expand access for those who wish to ride, explore, and enjoy the outdoors. This milestone reminds us that much work remains, and we renew our commitment to meet the diverse needs for public land access.”
The OAI grants not only provide essential funds but also foster a network of support from local communities and user groups to implement improvements and resolve access issues. While project types vary, Yamaha OAI prioritizes initiatives that:
In Q1 2024, Yamaha awarded over $173,000 across ten grants to the following organizations:
Yamaha’s OAI program invites riding clubs, land stewardship associations, and public land managers to collaborate with Yamaha dealers to identify and apply for project support. The application deadline for the second quarter of the 2024 funding cycle is June 30, 2024. Submission guidelines, examples, and applications for Yamaha OAI grants are available at YamahaOAI.com.
