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Polaris and the National Forest Foundation Announce Recipients of the 2026 Polaris Fund for Outdoor Recreation Grants

  • Polaris Inc. and the National Forest Foundation announced the 2026 recipients of the Polaris Fund for Outdoor Recreation Grants.
  • The partnership reached a milestone with the full establishment of the endowment, securing long-term funding for National Forest stewardship.
  • The endowment was established through a $5 million commitment announced in 2021.
  • Nearly $200,000 in funding will support seven initiatives across National Forests in Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, New Hampshire, Tennessee, and Vermont.
  • Projects focus on trail maintenance, safety, sustainability, and responsible riding education for OHV and snowmobile users.
  • Specific 2026 projects include speed signage in Arizona, snowmobile donations in Colorado, trail maintenance in Colorado, ORV sustainability in Michigan, corridor improvements in New Hampshire, hurricane damage repair in Tennessee, and trail relocation in Vermont.
  • Previous grants funded kiosk panels in Arizona (2024) and safety infrastructure at Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky (2025).
  • The endowment issued its first grant in 2022, supporting ten projects across eight National Forests to date.