The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) is pleased to announce the reopening of the NRA's Public Range Fund. Established in 2009, the NRA Public Range Fund is a grant-matching program that encourages city and county governments, along with state or federal agencies, to work with the NRA to build and improve public ranges across the United States.
"Public ranges allow hundreds of thousands of hunters, competitive shooters, and target shooters to work on their marksmanship under safe and responsible conditions," said Peter Churchbourne, Managing Director of NRA Hunting, Conservation, and Ranges. "More than 100 public ranges have been awarded funds to date, and we look forward to assisting the next 100."
In addition to physical improvements, the NRA's Public Range Fund allows qualifying agencies or local governments to improve community relations and address any range-related environmental issues. With grants awarded on a 50/50 matching basis, 50 percent of project costs are provided by the applicant, and the remaining 50 percent are provided by the fund. In-kind services such as labor, materials, and equipment may be considered to meet the applicant’s 50 percent contribution. Projects including Pittman-Robertson Funds can cover 90 percent of the applicant's share, with the remaining 10 percent coming from the NRA Public Range Fund or other sources.
"Our grants provide financial stimulus and recreational facilities for entire communities. We are incredibly happy to offer this program to make a positive impact for America’s target shooters," Churchbourne concluded.
More than $2.5 million has been awarded from the NRA Public Range Fund since the program began. For more details about the NRA Public Range Fund and to apply for a grant, please visit hrangeservices.nra.org/funding-grants/nra-public-range-fund/. Information about other available range grants can be found at rangeservices.nra.org/funding-grants/.
