Midwest Rider snowmobile.org The members of the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (Arctic Cat, BRP, Polaris, and Yamaha) are pleased to announce the ISMA Grant Program will award around $40,000 in grants distributed to 13 organizations in the United States and Canada. The organizations are active members of the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations (CCSO) or the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA). The ISMA grants are awarded to the state and provincial associations based on their support of key issues of importance in the grant process. The ISMA grant process includes, but is not limited to: • Supporting efforts which enable snowmobilers to continue snowmobiling in regions and riding areas enjoyed by enthusiasts. • Supporting and participating in Legislative enlightenment rides for elected local, federal, provincial, and state representatives. • Supporting introductory rides for non-snowmobilers have also been realized through the Grant Program. • The promotion of the Safe Riders! campaign and the Take the Pledge Program – highlighting snowmobile safety and staying on designated trails and legal riding areas. •
In this year’s allocation of ISMA Grants, ISMA was pleased to support Search and Rescue educational projects along with continuing to expand and support safe snowmobiling in Avalanche country.
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