Range grant application period is open; deadline is Nov. 2
Idaho Fish and Game enhances recreational shooting ranges through its Shooting Range Development Grant program to assist organizations or agencies to establish, upgrade, expand, or otherwise improve public firearms and archery ranges in Idaho.
"This is a great opportunity for public range operators — either clubs or government agencies — to improve and enhance their facilities to better serve public shooters and archers," said Sarah VanAcker, Fish and Game's Statewide Range Manager.
Applications for grants are due Nov. 2, and can be found on the Shooting Range Development Grant Application webpage.
Organizations eligible to submit a grant application include:
- Nonprofit shooting organizations having as their purpose the promotion of firearm and archery safe handling and proper care, and improving shooting technique and marksmanship (e.g., rod and gun clubs, fish and game associations, sportsmen’s clubs, and firearm and archery ranges).
- State or local governments that own and manage shooting ranges that are open to the public.
All applications will be evaluated by Fish and Game staff and the Fish and Game Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee to determine their potential to expand and enhance safe shooting opportunities for the general public and Idaho’s hunter education program. Other considerations include the federal funding is available by reimbursement, not a cash advance, and requires the grantee to contribute 25% of the project cost through donated labor or materials.
Application process includes:
- Complete the application, which are also available at regional offices.
- Submit application to regional office by Nov. 2.
- Grant awards will be determined in spring and successful applicants notified.
Public shooting range grants are funded through the federal Pittman–Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, which collects excise taxes from manufacturers of firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment. Each year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service distributes these funds to state wildlife agencies based on a formula that accounts for the state’s land area and number of licensed hunters. The funding supports wildlife conservation, hunter education, and the development and management of shooting ranges. Some grants also use Idaho Fish & Game’s Fine and Forfeiture funds, generated from IDFG violation fees.
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