FireFrost ATV Club Receives $10,000 Grant from Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S. Program

Halstad, MN — The FireFrost ATV Club was one of more than a dozen off-road organizations selected to receive a grant of up to $10,000. Altogether, Polaris, Inc announced on Monday that it had donated nearly 120,000 to 13 different ORV, UTV, and ATV organizations across the United States as part of its T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant program. The grants will support the development, improvement, and expansion of trails, and help to education riders on safe and responsible riding.

In the case of the FireFrost ATV club, which received the maximum grant amount of $10,000, it’ll be used to continue their on-going efforts to develop a multi-use trail on the old rail bed from Nielsville to Perley, according to club Treasurer Jessica Spaeth.

“Polaris is thrilled to continue supporting the efforts of local organizations and clubs through our T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program,” said Steve Menneto, president of Off-Road at Polaris. “These organizations are comprised of passionate volunteers and riders who love to ride and serve as the heart of the off-roading community. These grants will help create a safe and enjoyable experience for all those looking to get outside and ride.”

Since its inception in 2006, Polaris’ T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program has provided funding to national, state and local organizations in the United States to help support the future of snowmobiling and off-road riding. The T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program focuses on two main objectives: promoting safe and responsible riding and supporting trail preservation and access. Organizations may use funds from the grant to increase and maintain land access through trail development, maintenance projects, safety and education initiatives and other projects.

To date, the program has supported 335 ATV, off-road and snowmobiling organizations across 45 states with more than $3 million in grants. Visit the T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program website for more information and to apply for a future grant.