26 Mar Tread Lightly! announces 2025 BFGoodrich Tires Outstanding Trails Program grants to support off-road trail projects across the country

NORTH SALT LAKE, UT., (March 26, 2025 )— Tread Lightly!, a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation through stewardship and educational programs, is announcing its fifth year awarding BFGoodrich Tires Outstanding Trails Program grants.

Since 2021, Tread Lightly! has been awarding grants on behalf of BFGoodrich Tires. The Outstanding Trails Program provides opportunities for off-road clubs and enthusiasts across the United States to apply for funding for public land restoration projects and responsible recreation education to promote conservation of motorized trails.

“We are proud to continue this important program and grateful for our continued partnership with BFGoodrich Tires,” said Doug Bigelow, Tread Lightly! executive director. “Industry support like this is critical for protecting motorized trails, and we invite enthusiasts to apply for funds to protect the local trails and outdoor spaces they love.”

Since 2006, BFGoodrich has awarded more than $300,000 in grants to support organizations dedicated to the conservation of off-road trails. Past grant recipients have installed educational signage, improved infrastructure and repaired local trails.

“At BFGoodrich, we are passionate about outdoor adventures, so naturally we feel strongly about protecting recreational areas for future generations,” said Andrew Besancon, Senior Director of Recreational Brands. “We’re proud that 2025 marks the fifth year of Outstanding Trails grants with Tread Lightly! Together, we’ve made a significant impact on trails nationwide, and we’re eager to continue this important work.”

To apply for an Outstanding Trails grant, applicants are required to be active, supporting members of Tread Lightly!. Applications will be accepted May through November 2025. To learn more and apply for funding, visit treadlightly.org/bfgoutstandingtrails.

About Tread Lightly!
Tread Lightly! is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to promote responsible recreation through stewardship programs and ethics education. Tread Lightly!’s educational message, along with its unique training and restoration initiatives are strategically designed to instill an ethic of responsibility in outdoor enthusiasts and the industries that serve them. The program is long-term in scope with a goal to balance the needs of the people who enjoy outdoor recreation with our need to maintain a healthy environment. Tread Lightly!’s award-winning materials, programs and services are solutions to some of the nation’s most pressing recreation issues. Individuals and businesses can commit to Tread Lightly! and protect outdoor access by becoming a member at www.treadlightly.org.

About BFGoodrich
 BFGoodrich Tires is dedicated to providing high performance tires for those who have a passion for driving in virtually any environment. Combining technical expertise with 50 years of motorsports experience, BFGoodrich delivers tires for a full range of driving experiences from ultra-high-performance street to off-road terrain with one common theme – extreme performance. Come upgrade your performance with BFGoodrich and see where our tires can take you at BFGoodrichTires.com and BFGoodrichRacing.com, as well as on Facebook and Instagram at @BFGoodrichTires and TikTok at @BFGoodrich.

For more information on Tread Lightly!, contact:
Jerrica Archibald
media@treadlightly.org
801-627-0077

For more information on BFGoodrich Tires, contact:
Andrew Festa
BFGoodrich Tires | andrew.festa@michelin.com