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POLARIS T.R.A.I.L.S GRANT PROGRAM

DONATES MORE THAN $135,000 TO OFF-ROAD AND SNOW ORGANIZATIONS

olaris Inc. announced a donation of more than $135,000 to off-road (ORV), utility-terrain (UTV), all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and snowmobile organizations across the United States as a part of its ongoing T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program. Polaris is committed to promoting responsible riding practices and advancing stewardship initiatives helping to protect and care for the outdoors. Awarded twice annually, the T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program furthers that commitment by supporting the efforts of nonprofit organizations in the development, improvement and expansion of trails and helps to educate riders on safe and responsible riding practices.

The 14 organizations that were awarded a Spring 2023 T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant received awards ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. The Spring 2023 T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant recipients are:

• All American Heroes Foundation (Roy, Wash.)

• Coalmont OHV Park Inc. (Coalmont, Tenn.)

• Elkhart County 4-H ATV Club (Goshen, Ind.)

• Elliot Lake ATV Club (Elliot Lake, ON, Can.)

• Friends of the Flathead Snowmobile Association (Bigfork, Mont.)

• High Fives Nonprofit Foundation (Truckee, Calif.)

• Maryland Off-Highway Vehicle Alliance Inc. (Keedysville, Md.)

• Mollyrockett Sportsman’s Club (West Paris, Maine)

• Nevada Offroad Association (Carson City, Nev.)

• Penticton Sno-Trackers Snowmobile Club (Penticton, BC, Can.)

“The outdoors is foundational to experiencing our products, whether that’s at work or play. Our T.R.A.I.L.S. Grants Program allows us to support and help further on-the-ground efforts of the local riding clubs as they work to help maintain and create enjoyable and safe riding experiences for all. These nonprofit organizations are comprised of volunteers who love to ride and serve as passionate stewards of the off-roading community, we are proud to recognize and aid in their ongoing dedication to the environment and responsible riding.”

Steve Menneto, President of Polaris, Off Road

• Pictou County Trails Association (Pictou, NS, Can.)

• Pulaski-Boylston Snowmobile Club Inc. (Pulaski, N.Y.)

• Washington Department of Natural Resources Olympic Region Recreation (Forks, Wash.)

• Western Trails Conservancy LTD (Clayton, Idaho)

Since its inception in 2006, the program has supported 360 ATV, off-road and snowmobiling organizations across the U.S. and Canada with more than $3.1 million in grants.

The T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program focuses on two main objectives: promoting safe and responsible riding and supporting trail preservation and access. Organizations may use funds from the grant to increase and maintain land access through trail development, maintenance projects, safety and education initiatives and other projects.

For more information on the T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program and to apply for a grant, visit polaris.com.

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