Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Announces Second Quarter GRANT Awards

KENNESAW, GA--(Marketwired - September 15, 2015) - Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, today announced the second quarter 2015 GRANT (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation's Trails) recipients from the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative. Nearly $60,000 was contributed this quarter to eight projects supporting the program's industry-leading dedication to safe, responsible riding and open sustainable access to land, trails and riding areas for OHV users.

"Riding clubs, public land agencies and conservation organizations continue to reach out to the Outdoor Access Initiative for support in expanding, maintaining and protecting access to OHV riding opportunities," said Mike Martinez, Yamaha's ATV/SxS group Vice President. "The scope of projects this quarter include clearly marking trails through up-to-date signage, trail maintenance, and installation of drainage systems and directional signage to create sustainable and legal access to OHV trail riding."

The following organizations received consideration in this funding cycle of the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative:

• Alvwood Squaw Lake ATV Club - Blackduck, Minnesota
• Cowlitz Basin ORV Club - Randal, Washington
• Fort Riley Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (DFMWR) - Fort Riley, Kansas
• Indian Valley Creek ATV Club - White, Pennsylvania
• Jones Creek Trail Riders Association - Camas, Washington
• La Paz County - Arizona
• Wilderness Wheelers ATV Club - Bigfork, Minnesota
• Yampa Valley OHV Trailriders Club - Craig, Colorado

Riding clubs, outdoor enthusiast associations, land managers and conservationists can find information about the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative at www.yamahaoutdooraccess.com. In addition to downloading and reviewing the GRANT guidelines for submission, visitors can submit an application with the required attachments directly to the online platform. Yamaha continues to seek qualified projects and applications at local, state and federal levels. The next deadline to submit a GRANT application is Wednesday, Sept, 30, 2015.

About the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative is the industry leader in Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation's Trails (GRANTs). Through this program, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of trails, maintained and rehabilitated countless riding areas, improved staging areas, built bridges over fish-bearing streams and partnered with local riding communities across the country to improve the OHV experience. Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from non-profit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding clubs and associations, national, state and local public land use agencies, outdoor enthusiast associations and land conservation groups with an interest in protecting, improving, expanding and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible and sustainable use by motorized off-road vehicles. A committee then reviews each application and awards GRANTs to deserving projects. Examples of appropriate projects for GRANTs include, but are not limited to:

• Trail development, restoration and maintenance
• Trail signage and map production
• Staging area construction, renovation and maintenance
• Land stewardship, safety and education

Updated guidelines, an application form and information on the Outdoor Access Initiative areavailable here. For specific questions about the Outdoor Access Initiative, call Yamaha's dedicated hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email OHVAccess@yamaha-motor.com or write to:

Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Review Committee6555 Katella Avenue Cypress, CA 90630-5101

About Yamaha Motor Corp., USA Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company's ever- expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States.

Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.yamahamotorsports.com.