OHV Organization Support

Mission: Provides funding or other resources to national, state and local OHV rider organizations for projects designed to promote OHV recreation and expand OHV riding opportunities.

Focus Areas

• Trail preservation and restoration of existing OHV trails
• Land access: creation and expansion of OHV trails
• Safe and responsible land use
• Projects that maintain, promote, and expand OHV riding opportunities

Geographic Scope

• National, state, and local OHV organizations across the United States and North America

Eligibility

• National, state, and local OHV rider organizations
• Organizations working directly with off-highway riders
• Projects that strengthen the OHV community and advance the sport

What Is NOT Funded

• Snowmobile related projects
• Projects with no OHV tie-in
• Lobbying campaigns
• Organizational and administrative expenses

Funding Amounts

• Grant amounts vary based on project scope and community impact
• Most awards range from modest support to substantial funding for major initiatives

Organization Information

• Funder: The Right Rider Access Fund Inc (CA, US)
• Status: Established 2011
• Type: Charitable community benefit organization (501(c)(3))
• Contact Email: info@riderfund.org
• Contact Phone: (703) 416-0444 Option 3
• Office Address: 1235 S Clark St, Ste 600, Arlington, VA 22202-3261

Background

The Right Rider Access Fund is a charitable community benefit organization created in 2011 to support off-highway vehicle enthusiasts directly. Most funding dedicated to OHV organization support by the Motorcycle Industry Council, the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association is contributed to the Right Rider Access Fund. The fund will not engage in lobbying of any kind, and grant funding will not be used to engage in lobbying.

Application Process

Application Timeline:

• November 15 - January 15: Grant applications received
• January 15 - February 15: Staff review of applications
• February 15 - March 15: Board review and meeting
• March 15 - March 30: Grant notifications and fulfillment

Steps

1. Submit application during the November 15 - January 15 window
2. Applications are processed in the order they were received
3. Staff conducts review within thirty days of receipt
4. Staff may request additional information or schedule a conversation about your project
5. Board reviews and meets on applications
6. Grant notifications and fulfillment occur by March 30

Required Materials

Specific required materials are not detailed on the website. Applicants should contact the fund directly for application requirements.

Additional Information

• Grant amounts vary based on project scope and community impact
• Contact the fund to discuss specific needs and application requirements