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POLARIS INTRODUCES T.R.A.I.L.S. GRANT
PROGRAM
Funds can be used by organizations for
trail development and maintenance projects, safety and
education initiatives, lobbying and other projects to
increase or maintain land access
Polaris Industries is proud to announce the
launch of the ‘T.R.A.I.L.S.’ grant program for ATV clubs,
associations and grassroots groups. The program makes funds
available to national, state and local organizations in the
United States to ensure the future of ATV riding.
T.R.A.I.L.S. stands for:
T = Trail Development
R = Responsible Riding
A = Access
I = Initiatives
L = Lobbying
S = Safety
The grant program encompasses
two main objectives – promoting safe and responsible riding,
and preserving access. Funds can be used by organizations
for trail development and maintenance projects, safety and
education initiatives, lobbying and other projects to
increase or maintain land access.
“Polaris is committed to promoting safe and
responsible recreational riding,” said Bennett Morgan,
president and chief operating officer of Polaris. “We see
the issue of trails and land access as the lifeblood of our
ATV business and the ‘T.R.A.I.L.S.’ grant program is one
measure to ensure people always will have a place to ride.”
Grant applications will be reviewed three times
per year -- in April, August and November, with
corresponding submission deadlines of March 1, July 1 and
October 1. Organizations may apply for two grants per year
and all organizations must be 501c3 non-profit
organizations. Funding for any project from other sources is
an important criteria in order to be considered for a
T.R.A.I.L.S. grant.
Russ Ehnes, Executive
Director of NOHVCC said "Any time a manufacturer steps up
and provides funds to help OHV groups promote responsible
riding and protect riding opportunities it's a great thing.
I hope many of our folks in the NOHVCC network take
advantage of this fine opportunity and put the dollars to
work in their part of the country."
For more information on the ‘T.R.A.I.L.S.’ grant program and
an application form, visit the Polaris Web site at
www.polarisindustries.com and click on “Our Company” and
“News”.
You may also contact Mollie Wulff at:
Polaris Sales Inc.,
2100 Highway 55, Medina, MN 55340
Phone: 612.281.6122
TRAILSgrants@polarisind.com or
mollie.wulff@polarisind.com
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About Polaris
With annual 2004 sales of $1.8 billion, Polaris designs,
engineers, manufactures and markets snowmobiles, all-terrain
vehicles (ATVs), Victory motorcycles and the Polaris RANGER
for recreational and utility use.
Polaris is a leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of
the largest manufacturers of ATVs in the world. Victory
motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first
all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in
nearly 60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads into
the motorcycle cruiser marketplace. Polaris also enhances
the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris
apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris
dealerships.
Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock
Exchange and Pacific Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII,”
and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock
price index.
Information about the complete line of Polaris products,
apparel and vehicle accessories is available from authorized
Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at
www.polarisindustries.com
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