Polaris Inc. has officially announced the recipients of its Spring 2026 TRAILS GRANTS, distributing over $125,000 to support off-road and snowmobile organizations. According to UTV Action Magazine, this latest round of funding marks a significant milestone as the program celebrates its 20th anniversary and crosses the $4 million threshold in total contributions since its inception in 2006.
The TRAILS GRANTS initiative is designed to provide financial assistance to local clubs and nonprofits that maintain, develop, and preserve riding areas. By investing in these volunteer-led organizations, Polaris aims to ensure that trails remain safe, accessible, and environmentally sustainable for future generations.
Spring 2026 Grant Recipients
Polaris selected 14 organizations to receive up to $10,000 each. The projects range from structural bridge repairs to youth safety education initiatives:
- ATV Traction (Pennsylvania): Expanding youth ATV safety training.
- Battle Born Offroad Club (Nevada): Improving trail maintenance and signage.
- Crooked Trails ATV Club (Wisconsin): Installing a comprehensive trail signage system.
- Day Mountain Road Association (Maine): Restoring the Lions Trail to address erosion.
- Friends of Pathways (Wyoming): Replacing a bridge on the Cache Creek Trail.
- Greenway Snowmobile Club (Minnesota): Funding the Warba Bridge Recreational Crossing.
- Johnstown ATV Club Inc. (Ontario, Canada): Restoring critical trail segments to improve connectivity.
- Middle Tennessee OHV (Tennessee): Launching a youth safety and responsible riding program.
- Quad Cities ATV Club Inc. (Minnesota): Developing a new trailhead parking area.
- Revelstoke Snowmobile Club (British Columbia, Canada): Enhancing waste management infrastructure.
- River Valley ATV Club #50 (New Brunswick, Canada): Expanding trail connections to local services.
- Roseau Lake of the Woods Sportsman Club (Minnesota): Reconstructing bridges on the Butler Grade.
- Skedaddle Ridge Trails People Inc. (New Brunswick, Canada): Repairing the Big Teague Brook bridge.
- Tooele County Parks and Recreation (Utah): Upgrading signage on the Jacob City OHV system.
Mike Speetzen, CEO of Polaris, highlighted the importance of these local efforts, noting that the program succeeds because of the volunteers who handle the hands-on work of trail stewardship. As the program enters its third decade, Polaris continues to emphasize its "Taking Care of Places We Ride" initiative, which includes partnerships with organizations like the National Forest Foundation to protect open spaces and riding lands.
For those interested in applying for future funding, Polaris accepts applications twice annually. Details regarding the Fall 2026 grant cycle can be found on the official Polaris website.
