Polaris Awards $125,000 in Spring 2026 TRAILS Grants as Program Marks 20 Years
$125,000+
14
$4 million+
What Happened
Polaris TRAILS GRANTS, awarded twice a year, invest in nonprofit organizations and local riding clubs that develop, maintain and enhance trail systems. The program also supports rider safety and education initiatives. In its 20th year, Polaris has surpassed $4 million in total giving since the program launched in 2006.
$125,000+USD
Awarded to 14 clubs across the U.S. and Canada
- ATV Traction (Pennsylvania) – Expand youth ATV safety training.
- Battle Born Offroad Club (Nevada) – Maintain OHV trails.
- Day Mountain Road Association (Maine) – Restore Lions Trail to address erosion.
- Greenway Snowmobile Club (Minnesota) – Improve multi-use trail connection via bridge reconstruction.
- Roseau Lake of the Woods Sportsman Club (Minnesota) – Reconstruct bridges on Butler Grade trail.
“Every great ride starts with someone willing to put in the work. For 20 years, the Polaris TRAILS GRANTS program has supported the volunteers and local riding clubs that are doing the hands-on work of maintaining trails, educating riders, and taking care of the remarkable places that make our sport possible.”
Why this matters
The grants support local clubs in maintaining trails and promoting rider safety, helping preserve outdoor recreation access for future generations.
Terms in This Story
- ATV
- All-terrain vehicle, a vehicle designed for off-road use on various terrains.
- OHV
- Off-highway vehicle, a vehicle intended for off-road recreational use.
- Snowmobile
- A motorized vehicle designed for travel on snow.
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