Safety, Education, and Training Support

Mission: Provides funding or other resources for safety, education and training initiatives within the OHV community.

Focus Areas

• Safe and responsible vehicle operation
• Vehicle safety education and training
• Training volunteer instructors to provide free ATV RiderCourses to youth riders

Geographic Scope

• United States and North America

Eligibility

• 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

It is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of board members from the Motorcycle Industry Council, the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association.

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