Since its founding in 1990, The NRA Foundation has awarded more than $509 million through over 65,000 grants, supporting vital programs in firearms education, range development, and shooting sports across the United States. These grants provide critical funding and equipment to organizations that strengthen communities, promote safe firearm use, and cultivate the next generation of sportsmen and women.

Each year, The NRA Foundation distributes 50% of all net proceeds from local Friends of NRA fundraising events back into the state where the funds were raised. These allocations are determined by State Fund Committees, comprised of dedicated volunteers who review grant applications and recommend funding priorities based on community needs. The remaining funds support national programs, including Youth and Women’s Programs, Education & Training, Competitive Shooting, Law Enforcement Training, Range Services, and the National Firearms Museum.

“In 2024 alone, The NRA Foundation awarded $8.6 million in State Fund Grants to qualified nonprofit organizations,” said Ruthann Sprague, Assistant Director of Grant Outreach & Strategy. “Often, a grant from The NRA Foundation is the difference between a youth team continuing to train and compete—or being cut entirely.”

2025 Grant Highlights

The impact of these grants is far-reaching, benefitting major youth development programs and shooting sports organizations across the country:

• Boy Scouts of America (BSA) – Over 140 local councils received support
• 4-H Youth Development Programs – More than 600 clubs benefited
• JROTC – Over 200 school-based units supported
• Future Farmers of America (FFA) – Over 50 educational programs funded
• Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) – Over 100 teams received grants
• NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program) – 58 school-based archery programs supported
• Hunting & Conservation Outreach – Over 100 educational programs funded

Nationwide Equipment & Supply Distribution:

In the past year alone, The NRA Foundation has awarded an impressive inventory of gear and safety equipment to help build and sustain local programs:

• Over 1,100 firearms, including 500 rimfire rifles and 450 shotguns
• 5.9 million rounds of rimfire ammo and 6.3 million shotgun shells
• Nearly 1,400 airguns, along with 4.2 million pellets and 2 million BBs
• 939 bows and over 23,000 arrows
• More than $575,000 in archery supplies
• 70,000 paper targets, 500 kneeling rolls, and 500 shooting mats
• 48 trap machines and 71 firearm storage safes
• 237 trauma kits, 10,000 safety glasses, and 1,000 earmuffs for range safety and training

Recent Grant Spotlights:

• Karnes City 4-H Council (TX): Received over $4,560 in merchandise and funding to expand its youth shooting sports program.
• Carmi Rifle Club (IL): Awarded over $2,700 to support a women’s shooting event with training and ammunition.
• Durham County Wildlife Club & Sir Walter Gun Club (NC): Jointly received $2,391 to host a Women on Target clinic in Eastern NC.
• USA Shooting: Awarded $752,000 over the past three years to support athlete development and training for America’s Olympic hopefuls.

Looking Ahead: 2026 Grant Cycle

These grants are just a glimpse of the impact made possible by Friends of NRA fundraising and The NRA Foundation’s commitment to education and outreach.

Grant applications for the 2026 award cycle open August 4. Now is the time for organizations to begin planning. Discover the good your application could do.

For more information, frequently asked questions, and to begin the application process, visit: www.nrafoundation.org/grants

About The NRA Foundation:
Established in 1990, The NRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that raises tax-deductible contributions in support of a wide range of firearm-related public interest activities of the National Rifle Association and other organizations that defend and foster the Second Amendment rights of all law-abiding Americans.