Cypress, CA (8/5/2011)
- Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., is proud to announce
the launch of its OHV Access Initiative GRANT-tracker
interactive Google map, a visual snapshot of the
program's activity across the country. In January
of 2008, the Yamaha OHV Access Initiative launched
with the mission to promote safe, responsible
riding and open, sustainable riding areas. To
date the program has invested nearly $2 million
through 140 GRANTS (Guaranteeing Responsible Access
to our Nations Trails) to local riding communities
across the country to improve the OHV experience
for all.
The Yamaha GRANT map is a resource to finding
local,
reputable riding clubs and areas across the
country to
network, share riding experiences and, ultimately,
serve
to identify additional areas that could be supported
by
the OHV Access Initiative.
"The map lets us see where the OHV Access
Initiative
funds and resources are working and also identifies
areas that have yet to receive GRANTs,"
said Steve Nessl,
Yamaha ATV and SxS group marketing manager.
"It is a
call to action to the OHV community in those
areas that
have yet to submit an application. We encourage
you to
get involved and identify projects that Yamaha
might
support."
The OHV Access Initiative GRANT-tracker map
can be accessed on the "GRANT Recipients"
page of www.yamaha-motor.com/ohvaccess.
Interested organizations can also find information
on how to become eligible for GRANTs as well
as detailed information, downloadable guidelines
and an application document.
For specific questions about the OHV Access
Initiative,
call Yamaha's dedicated OHV Access Initiative
Hotline at
1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email
OHVAccess@yamaha-motor.comor write to: Yamaha
OHV Access Initiative Review Committee, 6555
Katella
Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630-5101.
About the Yamaha OHV Access Initiative
Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from
non-
profit or tax-exempt organizations including
OHV riding
clubs and associations, national, state and
local public
land use agencies and other members of the OHV
community in the United States. A committee
then
reviews each application and awards GRANTs to
deserving projects.
Examples of appropriate projects for GRANTs
include,
but are not limited to:
* Trail development, restoration and
maintenance
* Trail signage and map production
* Staging area construction, renovation and
maintenance
* Land stewardship, trail safety and education
About Yamaha Motor
Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS), is
a leader in the motorsports market. The company’s
ever-expanding product offerings includes ATVs
and Side-by-Side vehicle, motorcycles, outboard
motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats,
outdoor power equipment, race kart engines,
accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products
are sold through a nationwide network of dealers
in the United States.
Headquartered in Cypress,
Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha
also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia,
as well as factory operations in Tennessee and
Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit
www.yamaha-motor.com.
