Polaris and National Forest Foundation Announce 2025 Grant Recipients for Outdoor Recreation Initiatives

Polaris Inc. and the National Forest Foundation have announced the recipients of the 2025 Polaris Fund for Outdoor Recreation Grants, with over $113,000 allocated for initiatives in Arizona, California, New Hampshire, Colorado, and Kentucky. The grants support trail restoration, signage installation, bridge repairs, and safety enhancements, promoting responsible riding and accessibility for forest visitors. The funding is part of a $5 million commitment over five years to support outdoor recreation and trail conservation efforts.

Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII), a global leader in powersports, has partnered with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) to announce the recipients of the 2025 Polaris Fund for Outdoor Recreation Grants. The initiative, which supports outdoor recreation, trail conservation, and responsible riding, has allocated over $113,000 for projects in Arizona, California, New Hampshire, Colorado, and Kentucky.

The grants will fund five key initiatives across various National Forest locations. In Arizona, the Navigate Responsibly Project will improve motorized visitor navigation and protect natural resources through the installation of new signage. In California, the Snowmobile Park Improvements project will enhance access and safety in snowmobile areas by updating trail markers and printing winter recreation maps. In New Hampshire, the Snowmobile Bridge Improvements project will repair two snowmobile trail bridges to ensure safe and reliable winter trail access. In Colorado, the Alpine Loop Trail Kiosks project will replace and update kiosk structures to improve trailhead visibility. Finally, in Kentucky, Phase 1 of the Land Between the Lakes NRA - Turkey Bay OHV Area project will initiate safety enhancements, including a new paved entrance turn lane and striped traffic lanes, to improve the overall off-highway vehicle (OHV) user experience.

Polaris and the NFF have a longstanding history of collaborating on trail creation, restoration, and reforestation projects. The Polaris Fund for Outdoor Recreation was established in 2021 with a $5 million commitment over five years. This year's grants are part of Polaris' ongoing efforts to support outdoor recreation and trail conservation, ensuring that future generations can enjoy the outdoors responsibly.

The National Forest Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the US Forest Service, focuses on wildfire risk reduction, land and watershed restoration, and recreation for all. With 90% of its expenses deployed towards projects and programs across the country's 193-million-acre National Forest System, the NFF is committed to protecting and preserving America's forests.

Polaris Inc., headquartered in Minnesota, serves nearly 100 countries across the globe with a robust product line-up that includes off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles, and more. The company's commitment to outdoor recreation and responsible riding aligns with the mission of the National Forest Foundation.

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[2] https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20250716cg31125/polaris-and-the-national-forest-foundation-announce-recipients-of-the-2025-polaris-fund-for-outdoor-recreation-grants