Polaris gives over $135K to OHV, snow organizations through Trails Grants

Polaris announced on Nov. 13 that it is donating more than $135,000 to off-road vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and snowmobile riding clubs and organizations across the United States and Canada as part of its Trails Grants program.

Since its inception in 2006, Polaris’ Trails Grants have supported organizations and programs that promote safe and responsible riding, facilitate trail preservation, and help protect the environment and natural resources that are a part of the off-road trail systems.

“Local riding clubs and organizations are the backbone of the off-road community, dedicating countless hours to maintaining trails, promoting safe riding practices, and building community,” — Reid Wilson, president of off-road vehicles, Polaris.

Awarded twice annually, Polaris Trails Grants support the efforts of nonprofit organizations and local riding clubs who use the grant for trail development, maintenance projects, safety and responsible riding education initiatives, and other projects. In April, Polaris awarded 13 organizations spring Trails Grants, bringing the combined donation amount for 2025 to more than $255,000.

The following 14 organizations were named fall 2025 Trails Grants recipients and received awards of up to $10,000 each.

• Alliance for Trail Vehicles of Maine (Caribou, Maine): Replace or update youth safety trailers and equipment to support statewide education efforts.
• Carlton County Riders (Carlton, Minnesota): Expand the “Lids for Kids” ATV safety training program by providing classroom and hands-on instruction along with properly fitted helmets and gear to promote safe riding and environmental stewardship.
• Childwold Snopackers Inc. (Tupper Lake, New York): Improve rider safety and trail accessibility by repairing flood-prone trail sections and promote environmental stewardship through signage and outreach.
• Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (Wingham, Ontario): Revitalize a key section of unassumed road allowance to support multiuse trail access for both motorized and non-motorized users.
• Friends of Utah Avalanche Forecast Center (Salt Lake City, Utah): Enhance avalanche safety through daily forecasting, trailhead signage, and free or low-cost education programs tailored to the riding community.
• Hatcher Pass Snow Riders Club (Palmer, Alaska): Equip trail crews and volunteers with avalanche safety gear and protective equipment to improve safety, emergency response, and promote responsible snowmobiling.
• Idaho Overland Association (Idaho Falls, Idaho): Restore and maintain 30–50 miles of multiuse trails, install safety signage, equip volunteers, and expand partnerships with ranchers and land managers to promote responsible recreation and preserve shared access across Idaho’s public lands.
• Los Padres Forest Association Inc. (Goleta, California): Revitalize the Yellow Jacket OHV Trail with sustainable creek crossings and fencing to protect endangered species and improve rider safety.
• Mountain Showdown (Gilmer, Texas): Maintain and enhance off-road trails through signage, bunkhouse construction, and park improvements to help foster a responsible riding community.
• OHV Construction & Conservation Inc (Tillamook, Oregon): Expand trail access and stewardship partnerships and support new trail development opportunities.
• Pend Oreille County, Washington – Parks & Recreation Department (Newport, Washington): Improve site access, visitor amenities, and resource protection at Batey Bould ORV Basecamp to support safe and sustainable recreation.
• Quad Riders ATV Association of British Columbia (Falkland, British Columbia): Advance safe, sustainable trail access through signage, safety kits, and enhanced mapping that help promote responsible riding, environmental protection, and community stewardship.
• Trail Mix Inc (Juneau, Alaska): Develop design plans for Juneau’s first ORV park to support safe riding and establish a replicable management model that unites riders through shared experiences.
• Village of Edgar (Edgar, Wisconsin): Inspect, repair, and preserve an essential connector bridge for local ATV and snowmobile trails to enable safe, long-term access across public and conservation lands.

Since the start of the Trails Grants program in 2006, Polaris has supported more than 440 ATV, off-road, and snowmobiling organizations across the U.S. and Canada through nearly $4 million in donations.

For more information, including how to apply for a spring 2026 Trails Grant, visit here.