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A SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM
STAY OUTDOORS
Yamaha Financial Services is committed to those who work and play outdoors. Supporting the outdoor enthusiast, the Stay Outdoors Program aims to provide practical support to Canadian registered charities and not-for-profit groups
for their conservation and access projects, as well as activities to promote responsible use of our trails, roads and waterways for motorized recreation.
What are we looking for?
Some project examples:
- Conservation & Access Projects
- Trail Development, Restoration & Signage
- Staging Area/Launch Ramp Improvements
- Facilities & Amenities
- Safety & Education
- Outdoor Recreation
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application Submission Period: CURRENTLY CLOSED. The 2024 program will reopen early Summer.
1
Determine if your group qualifies
Canadian registered charities and not-for-profit groups can apply.
2
Contact the Stay Outdoors team
Using the Contact Us form below, briefly outline your project & how it fits with the program’s goals.
3
Assemble Your Info
Gather non-profit documentation, project scope and budget, benefits to the area, riders and outdoor enthusiasts.
4
Find a Yamaha Dealer
All projects must be supported / recommended by a local Yamaha dealer.
5
Submit Your Application
Read all guidelines and requirements before preparing your application. Send to the Stay Outdoors team.
COULD YOUR PROJECT BE A FIT?
Think your group’s project meets the goals and guidelines of the Yamaha Financial Services Stay Outdoors Program?
2022 Stay Outdoors Grant Recipients
The grants for 2022 have been awarded to five applicants:
East Prince Quad Trax ATV Club (PEI)
An active, well-established club located in the Kensington/Bedeque/Borden Area – or “the Gateway of PEI” – the East Prince Quad Trax ATV Club is one of 9 clubs that form the PEI ATV Federation. The Stay Outdoors grant will help the club build a sustainable, multi-use trail on one of the original settlement roads of PEI for ATVs.
Elk Valley Adventure & Dirt Riders Society (BC)
EVADRS’ mission is to advocate for and practice responsible trail and background usage in order to support the growth and sustainability of off-road dirt biking and adventure riding. The Stay Outdoors grant will support the club to restore and enhance 12 kilometres of family friendly, motorized singletrack trails in the Dorr Road area of Koocanusa. Part of the work will include strategically placing natural obstacles (rocks/trees) to direct traffic away from restored areas.
Victoria Beach Snow Drifters (MB)
Active for more than 50 years, the Victoria Beach Snow Drifters Snowmobile Club maintains more than 200 kilometres of groomed trails with another couple of hundred kilometres of non-groomed trails for back country riding. The Stay Outdoors grant will help build a new trail that will prevent loss of access to about a quarter of the club’s existing trail system (due to a new landowner removing permission for property access).
Fundy Trail Snowmobile Club (NS)
The Fundy Trail Snowmobile Club is a family-oriented snowmobile club that has been maintaining and building multi-use trails in northern Nova Scotia since 1969. They have over 200 kilometres of groomed trails, plus a trail connecting the province with neighbouring New Brunswick – and the rest of Canada! The Stay Outdoors grant will help repair a wet area on a multi-use, all-season, motorized and non-motorized trail, connecting to other ATV and Snowmobile clubs in the area, as well as providing access to fuel and food.
Avalon T-Railway Corporation (NL)
The Avalon T’Railway Corporation have been pioneers for safe and responsible use of the beautiful trails systems in Newfoundland and Labrador. The volunteer team spends countless hours teaching safety to new and old riders alike, as well as fundraising for signage and maintenance to make the trails safer and more enjoyable for everyone who uses them. The Stay Outdoors grant will be used to help the Avalon T’railway Corporation and RCMP distribute ATV-related safety equipment to schools, groups and enthusiasts.
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