The National Rifle Association of America recently announced 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.
More than $2.5 million has been awarded from the NRA Public Range Fund since the program began.
“Public ranges allow hundreds of thousands of hunters, competitive shooters and target shooters to work on their marksmanship under safe and responsible conditions,” Peter Churchbourne, Managing Director of NRA Hunting, Conservation and Ranges said. “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% of project costs are provided by the applicant, and the remaining 50% are provided by the fund. In-kind services such as labor, materials and equipment may be considered to meet the applicant’s 50% contribution. Projects including Pittman-Robertson Funds can cover 90% 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 said
For more details about the NRA Public Range Fund and to apply for a grant, please visit rangeservices.nra.org. Information about other range grants is also available.
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