Right Rider Access Fund

What Right Rider Access Fund does

The Right Rider Access Fund (RRAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2011 and headquartered at 1235 S Clark St, Suite 600, Arlington, VA, with an additional mailing/Accounts-Receivable office in Irvine, CA. Its charitable mission is to promote the safe and responsible use of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) and to preserve access to appropriate riding lands. RRAF executes this mission through two grant programs: a Safety, Education, and Training Support program funding rider safety and youth training initiatives, and an OHV Organization Support program funding national, state, and local rider clubs on projects such as trail maintenance, bridge rebuilding, vegetation management, fire mitigation, signage, and access preservation. Applications are accepted annually from November 15 through January 15, with notifications issued by March 30.

The fund is structurally backed by three major US powersports associations: the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA), and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA). These associations contribute the majority of program funds, supply the professional staff that run RRAF operations on a charitable basis, and constitute the Board of Trustees. RRAF additionally accepts individual and business donations (including recurring gifts, payroll deductions, and employer match programs) through its digital portal, with donations potentially tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) status.

The organization does not sell products or services and does not operate proprietary technology platforms. Its 2026 grant cycle awarded $597,209 across 21 projects nationwide, and management states that 100% of contributions are directed to riders because administrative overhead is absorbed by the supporting industry associations. Day-to-day operations are led by Director Duane Taylor.

Name

Right Rider Access Fund

Legal name

Right Rider Access Fund

Website

https://riderfund.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Right Rider Access Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2011 and backed by the Motorcycle Industry Council, SVIA, and ROHVA, that grants funding to national, state, and local off-highway vehicle organizations for trail maintenance, rider safety education, and access preservation across the United States.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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B2B

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Services

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Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Industry Association Contributions: Primary funding comes from the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA), and Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA). These industry associations contribute funds which are administered by RRAF. The organization states that 100% of contributions support riders due to industry expertise managing operations on a charitable basis.
2. Individual and Business Donations: RRAF accepts contributions from individuals and businesses through its donation portal. Donors may establish recurring donations or make one-time contributions via credit card. Businesses can establish payroll deduction programs or match employee donations. The fund is a 501(c)(3) organization making donations potentially tax-deductible.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Right Rider Access Fund is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit that awards grants to off-highway vehicle (OHV) organizations and safety programs. It runs two grant programs—the Safety, Education, and Training Support Program and the OHV Organization Support Program—funding trail maintenance, rider education, and access preservation projects proposed by national, state, and local OHV organizations and government land management agencies across the United States.

Product overview

The Right Rider Access Fund operates as a charitable organization supporting off-highway vehicle enthusiasts through two grant programs: the Safety, Education, and Training Support Program and the OHV Organization Support Program. Both programs provide funding to organizations working on trail maintenance, rider education, safety training, and access preservation for OHV recreation.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safety, Education, and Training Support Program A grant program providing funding and resources for safety, education, and training initiatives targeting off-highway vehicle riders, including youth-focused rider courses and volunteer instructor training.
• OHV Organization Support Program A grant program providing funding and resources to national, state, and local OHV rider organizations for projects designed to promote OHV recreation and expand OHV riding opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• $597,209 awarded to 21 projects in 2026, supporting trail maintenance, rider education, and access preservation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOHVCC has received major support from RRAF through the OHV Organization Support Program. RRAF invests in NOHVCC to assist in executing projects that promote OHV recreation and expand riding opportunities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA): A trail-access advocacy organization that builds and maintains trails for non-motorized recreation. While its focus is human-powered rather than motorized, IMBA shares RRAF's emphasis on trail stewardship, access preservation, and supporting local clubs with grantmaking-style funding.

Broad incumbents

• American Motorcyclist Association: The largest motorcycling advocacy organization in the U.S., representing riders' interests including access, safety, and legislation. While broader than RRAF's OHV focus, AMA's access-preservation and safety-education remit substantially overlaps with RRAF's mission.
• Trust for Public Land: A major national land-conservation nonprofit that works to protect and create access to public lands. While broader in scope than RRAF, it operates in the same land-access/preservation space and represents the established, large-scale end of the spectrum RRAF addresses at a niche level.

Direct peers

• BlueRibbon Coalition: A recreation-access advocacy organization focused on preserving responsible motorized and non-motorized recreation on public lands. It competes directly with RRAF for relevance in the OHV access and trail-preservation conversation.
• National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC): A national nonprofit dedicated to preserving OHV opportunities and promoting responsible riding. NOHVCC shares RRAF's mission of OHV access preservation and rider education and is a major RRAF grant recipient through the OHV Organization Support Program.
• Tread Lightly!: A national nonprofit focused on responsible and ethical off-road recreation, including OHV-specific education and stewardship programs. Both Tread Lightly! and RRAF serve overlapping OHV communities with funding, education, and stewardship messaging, and Tread Lightly! is an existing RRAF grantee.

Others

• Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA): One of RRAF's three founding sponsors and a governing-board participant. SVIA's focus on ATV safety and training aligns directly with RRAF's Safety, Education, and Training Support program, making it both a sponsor and a programmatic peer.
• Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC): RRAF's founding sponsor and primary funder. While not a peer in the typical competitive sense, MIC is the parent governing entity with overlapping personnel and governance with RRAF, making it the most structurally aligned reference organization.
• Outdoor Recreation Roundtable: A coalition of outdoor-recreation trade associations and businesses advocating for federal policies supporting outdoor recreation. Its OHV industry representation overlaps with RRAF's sponsoring associations and policy/access agenda.
• Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA): A third founding sponsor of RRAF and side-by-side/ROV safety and training body. ROHVA's safety-training mandate mirrors RRAF's education program, and the two organizations share governance through RRAF's Board of Trustees.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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