Permanent endowment now fully established, securing long‑term stewardship and continued outdoor recreation access across America's National Forests
MINNEAPOLIS, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Polaris Inc. (NYSE:PII), a global leader in powersports, in partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) announced the 2026 recipients of the Polaris Fund for Outdoor Recreation Grants. The announcement also marks a major milestone in the partnership—the Polaris Fund for Outdoor Recreation is now fully endowed, securing long-term support for outdoor recreation. This achievement provides ongoing, sustainable funding to advance off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation access, trail stewardship, responsible riding education, and conservation efforts across America's National Forests and surrounding land.
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