YAMAHA OUTDOOR ACCESS INITIATIVE AWARDS OVER $237,000 IN Q1 2026 GRANTS
Highlights Include Funding for Trail Access, Facility Improvements, Safety Upgrades, and Land Stewardship; Program Also Debuts Refreshed Logo and Redesigned Website
MARIETTA, Ga. – May 27, 2026 – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces the first quarter 2026 grant recipients for its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (Yamaha OAI) program, awarding more than $237,000 to 13 organizations across 10 states. The latest grants support projects focused on trail restoration, maintenance and construction, track and facility safety improvements, responsible recreation, and long-term land stewardship.
The Q1 2026 awards move the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative closer to its goal of providing $10 million in grant funding by 2028, when the program will celebrate its 20th anniversary. Since its inception, Yamaha OAI has supported organizations working to protect and expand access to public lands and outdoor recreation opportunities nationwide.
“Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative continues to invest in the organizations doing the hard work required to maintain trails, improve facilities, support safe recreation, and protect access for future generations,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha Motorsports marketing director. “This quarter’s recipients represent a wide range of projects and communities, from local riding clubs and trail organizations to larger regional access initiatives. As the program approaches its 20th anniversary, Yamaha remains committed to supporting responsible outdoor recreation and the people who make it possible.”
In addition to announcing its latest grant recipients, Yamaha OAI has introduced a refreshed logo and redesigned website at YamahaOAI.com. The new mark boasts a shield-shaped badge inspired by the patches worn by public land stewards who champion and work to ensure sustained access with the help of the Yamaha OAI program. The redesigned website features improved navigation, a cleaner layout, and a stronger foundation for future program updates and grant resources.
Q1 2026 Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Grant Recipients…