Medina, MN (6/18/2007) -
Polaris Industries is proud to announce the third round
of T.R.A.I.L.S.' grant recipients, with grants totaling
$105,320 for a grand total of $500,458 granted to national,
state and local ATV clubs since the program was launched
in 2006. In this round, Polaris issued grants to 12 organizations
in 12 states. To date, Polaris has assisted 59 ATV organizations
in 35 states across the U.S.
| T.R.A.I.L.S. Stands
for: |
|
T = Trail Development
R = Responsible Riding
A
= Access
I = Initiatives
L = Lobbying
S
= Safety |
The first of its kind in the ATV industry, the 'T.R.A.I.L.S.'
grant program was launched in January 2006 for ATV clubs,
associations and grassroots groups. ATV riders and the
trails they use are the lifeblood of the sport and Polaris
aimed to create a program to help.
The T.R.A.I.L.S. program makes funds available to not-for-profit
national, state and local organizations in the United
States to ensure the future of ATV riding.
The grant program encompasses two main objectives -
promoting safe and responsible riding, and preserving
access. Funds can be used by organizations for trail development
and maintenance projects, safety and education initiatives,
lobbying and other projects to increase and maintain land
access.
"Trail access is undoubtedly our number one challenge
in the industry," said Mike Dougherty, general manager
of the ATV division at Polaris. "Our continuing dedication
to this program sets Polaris apart in the industry showcasing
our commitment to living the ride experience and working
tirelessly to make it better."
The grants ranged from $3,000 to the maximum $10,000
and will be applied toward: land acquisition, trail mapping,
marking and maintenance; trail development, stabilization
and reforestation; bridge building; Bureau of Land Management
(BLM), National Forest Service and State Forest ride area
enhancements and trail mapping projects.
The third round of T.R.A.I.L.S. grant recipients
are:
| Local Organizations: |
| |
- Island Trails Network (Alaska)
- Little Sioux Explorers OHV Club (Iowa)
- North Idaho ATV Association (Idaho)
- Border Riders Sportsman Club (Maine)
- Fourtown-Grygla Sportsmans Club (Minnesota)
- Washington County Board of Supervisors (Mississippi)
- Down East River Club (North Carolina)
- Lewis County Trails Department (New York)
- Motorcycle Riders Association (Oregon)
- Arapeen Trail Council / Castle Country OHV
(Utah)
|
| State Organizations: |
| |
- Missouri Dirt Riders
- Motorized Recreation Council of Wyoming
|
"We continue to be overwhelmed with the response
we've had from ATV clubs and organizations," said
Dougherty. "We had twice as many applications as
we did in July which confirms the enormous need for funding
support to keep this sport alive and thriving. We are
thrilled to be able to continue this program in to 2007
and have every intention to keep it going for years to
come to ensure ample and pristine riding
areas for ATV enthusiasts."
For more information on the 'T.R.A.I.L.S.' grant program
and an application form, visit the Polaris Web site at
www.polarisindustries.com
and click on "Riders," then select "Right
to Ride."
Polaris
T.R.A.I.L.S Grant Program Application Form
Grant applications are reviewed two times per year --
in March and October, with corresponding submission deadlines
of March 1 and October 1. Organizations may apply for
a maximum of two grants per year and all organizations
must have 501c3, 501c7 or non-profit organization status.
Project funding, or matching, from other sources is an
important criteria in order to be considered for a T.R.A.I.L.S.
grant.
About Polaris
With annual 2005
sales of $1.9 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures
and markets snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs),
Victory motorcycles and the Polaris RANGER for recreational
and utility use.
Polaris is a recognized leader in
the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers
of ATVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established
in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made
motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are
rapidly making impressive in-roads into the motorcycle
cruiser marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding
experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel,
accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.
Polaris Industries Inc. trades on
the New York Stock Exchange and Pacific Stock Exchange
under the symbol "PII," and the Company is included
in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index.
Information about the complete line
of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories is
available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from
the Polaris homepage at
www.polarisindustries.com .
www.polarisindustries.com
2100 Highway 55
Medina, MN 55340
(763) 417-8650
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