Yamaha's Outdoor Access Initiative Donated Over $1 Million In 2025

The total? Over $1 million, with nearly $250,000 awarded to 11 organizations spanning across nine different states. Yamaha's OAI has a goal of $10 million in grant funding by 2028; that's a lofty goal, but we have faith in the brand and its abilities to both fundraise and support the field in which it both operates and relies on consumers to keep it alive.

“For nearly 20 years, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative has invested in the future of outdoor recreation through the belief that access is for everyone,” says Steve Nessl, Yamaha Motorsports marketing director. “Every grant supports local partners working to improve trails, protect natural resources, and help riders enjoy public lands responsibly.”

Q4 2025's grant recipients and supporting Yamaha dealerships are as follows:

• Doe Mountain Recreation Authority (Brushy Mountain Powersports) – Pedro Shoun Lane Trailhead improvements
• Friends of Cow Mountain (Hillside Powersports) – Cow Mountain Trail restoration
• Hazard Perry County Economic Development Alliance (Ride Center USA) – Leatherwood Off-Road Park
• Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation (Five Valley Yamaha) – Lolo Motorway corridor maintenance
• Norsemen Motorcycle Club (Larson’s Cycle) – AlanDale Trail System rehabilitation
• Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (Roseville Motorsports) – Verdi Ridge Trail construction
• Sierra Foundation, Rich Oliver Mystery School (Rich Oliver Racing) – Ride and Wrench Spring Camp
• Trails Preservation Alliance (Apex Sports) – Colorado OHV Partner Club meeting and trail maintenance support
• WA Ridge Runners MC (Cycle Barn) – Mad River Trail maintenance

Additionally, the Q4 '25 funding also helped bring benefits to the Yamaha Rightwaters program, which helps promote access on both land and water. The awardees were:

• Snake River Trails Alliance (Adventure Motorsports) – Winnemucca Creek Bridge construction
• Town of Fort Kent (Rogers Sport Center) – Perley Brook Bridge reconstruction

As a reminder, applications for the Yamaha OAI program are rolling and year-round. Funding is distributed quarterly, and goes to supporting infrastructure, protecting fish and wildlife habitats, promoting youth riding and the education surrounding it, and local trail stewardship. Parties interested in applying for the Q2 2026 round can do so through June 30 at YamahaOAI.com.