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The NRA Foundation Inc

Grant Range
Up to $0.0M

The NRA Foundation

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: Not specified
  • Success Rate: Not available
  • Decision Time: Not specified
  • Grant Range: Varies by program (Frontline Heroes Scholarship up to $10,000)
  • Geographic Focus: National (United States)

Contact Details

Overview

The NRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization established to support shooting sports, firearms safety education, and Second Amendment freedoms across the United States. Since 1990, the Foundation has awarded over $509 million in grants to support educational programs, safety training, and community shooting facilities nationwide. The Foundation focuses on providing essential program resources through its grant programs, with particular emphasis on youth education, marksmanship training, and supporting frontline heroes including law enforcement, military, and first responders.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

  • State Fund Grants for Shooting Sports: Amount varies (supports educational and safety programs)
  • State Fund Grants for Capital/Range Improvements: Amount varies (facility improvements)
  • Frontline Heroes Scholarship: Up to $10,000 annually (for law enforcement, military, first responders)
  • Youth Shooting Sports Programs: Amount varies (youth education and training)

Priority Areas

  • Firearms safety education
  • Shooting sports programs
  • Marksmanship education and training
  • Hunting safety programs
  • Youth educational initiatives
  • Community shooting facility improvements
  • Support for law enforcement, military, and first responders

What They Don't Fund

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Governance and Leadership

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Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online through the NRA Foundation website. The Foundation operates on an annual grant cycle with specific application periods. Organizations must meet 501(c)(3) eligibility requirements and propose projects that align with the Foundation's mission of promoting shooting sports, firearms safety, and related educational programs.

Decision Timeline

[Specific timeline information not available]

Success Rates

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Reapplication Policy

Organizations that have received previous grants must submit final reports by November 1st before being eligible for new grants. Multiple years of final report portals are maintained for grant recipients.

Application Success Factors

Applications should clearly demonstrate how the proposed project will:

  • Promote shooting sports participation
  • Enhance firearms safety education
  • Support marksmanship training programs
  • Benefit youth through educational initiatives
  • Improve community shooting facilities

Strong applications will show direct alignment with the Foundation's core mission areas and demonstrate measurable impact on the communities served.

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • Ensure your organization has 501(c)(3) status or eligible purpose before applying
  • Projects must directly relate to shooting sports, firearms safety, or marksmanship education
  • Complete all required final reports for previous grants before applying for new funding
  • The 2026 State Fund Grant application is currently open
  • Focus proposals on educational outcomes and community impact
  • Consider applying for specific programs like the Frontline Heroes Scholarship if your organization serves law enforcement, military, or first responders

References

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