Polaris and Foundation for America's Public Lands Launch Grant Program for OHV Trail Improvements on BLM Lands
Polaris and the Foundation for America's Public Lands have partnered to provide over $700,000 in grants for off-highway vehicle trail improvements on Bureau of Land Management lands.
$700,000
$350,000
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What Happened
The partnership, announced June 1, 2026, will fund seven projects across Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and Montana. The grants are funded through a $350,000 donation from Polaris, matched dollar-for-dollar by the Foundation, totaling over $700,000 in impact. Projects include new signage, trail repairs, fencing, restroom improvements, and an ADA-accessible trail.
over $700,000
Funded by Polaris's $350,000 donation and a dollar-for-dollar match from the Foundation.
- Moon Rocks Recreation Area (Nevada): new portal signs and barriers.
- Cricket Mountains OHV Trail System (Utah): full signage overhaul.
- Greater Three Peaks OHV Riding Area (Utah): 4,800 feet of fencing for safety.
- Tusher Tunnel, Uranium Arch and Bartlett Alcove (Utah): signage and parking improvements.
- Fivemile Pass Recreation Area (Utah): restroom repairs and new kiosks.
- Black Canyon Corridor (Arizona): 1,400 waypoints and interpretive markers.
“People are deeply connected to the areas they spend their days riding, and we know strong communities are at the heart of maintaining these spaces. Through our new partnership with the Foundation for America’s Public Lands, we will invest alongside local partners to improve trails, promote responsible riding, and support the people who know these areas better than anyone, helping to keep these pla”
Why this matters
This grant program supports safe and responsible OHV recreation on public lands, funding trail maintenance, signage, and infrastructure at seven sites across four states, enhancing access and local economies.
Terms in This Story
- OHV
- Off-highway vehicle, such as ATVs and side-by-sides, used for recreational off-road riding.
- BLM
- Bureau of Land Management, a U.S. federal agency that manages public lands.
- ADA
- Americans with Disabilities Act; ADA-accessible means designed to be usable by people with disabilities.
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