Shooting Range Grants

Shooting Range Grant Program governmental agencies or units, clubs or organizations and educational institutions can apply for assistance in outdoor shooting range construction, including backstops and berms, target holders, shooting and other items considered essential for the project by the department. Indoor ranges may be eligible as well, including classroom, storage and restroom facilities. This grant program is administered as a reimbursement program. This means you must incur and pay all costs associated with the project before seeking reimbursement from DNR. No grant advances are possible. It is possible for grantees to request partial (quarterly) reimbursements of the DNR during the life of the project. Please see the Shooting Range Grant Program Guidance and Application Instructions. Yearly application deadline: For 2026 only, the application deadline has been extended to Aug. 15. NEW: Applicants must contact the Grant Program Manager or the Public Shooting Range Manager to discuss their application prior to submitting an application. A link to the program guidance is found under the Applying tab. Send applications to: [email protected] Applicants must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) number instead of a DUNS number to apply. A UEI number can be obtained by going to www.SAM.gov Who can apply Eligible applicants governmental agencies or units, clubs or organizations and educational institutions can apply for these grants. Eligible items Eligible items Outdoor range construction, including backstops and berms, target holders, shooting and other items considered essential for the project by the department. Indoor ranges, when it is determined by the department they are needed, including classroom, storage and restroom facilities. Ineligible items Construction of clubhouses and facilities not essential to the operation of the shooting range. Operation and maintenance of the range. NOTE: Please see the Program Guidance under Applying tab for more information. Deadlines Yearly application deadline: For 2026 only, the application deadline has been extended to August 15th You will receive an acknowledgement of your submittal within 3-buisness days of the deadline. Please contact the program manager if you have not received acknowledgement. Send completed applications to: [email protected] Trouble downloading PDF forms? See: Troubleshooting tips To be an eligible applicant, application and all required supporting documentation must be submitted electronically by 11:59 on the deadline date . Submit application packages to [email protected] If this application cannot be submitted electronically, please contact Grant Program manager Sarah Brenner . Before Applying You must discuss your proposed project with the Grant Program Manager or the Public Shooting Range Manager. See the Contact tab or the Program Guidance for their information. Review Shooting Range Grant Program Guidance and Project Scoring Criteria If applicant does not have one, request a UEI Number The following documents are required for a complete application submittal: NOTE: Incomplete application packages will not be considered A complete Shooting Range Development Grant Application (Form 8700-084) Use application instruction links found within application Grant Project Authorizing Resolution (Form 8700-388) W-9 Form Required for all projects occurring outside: An aerial image map with all on-the-ground project location(s) marked You can use the DNR mapping program Include labeled ground photos of all project location(s) Environmental Hazards Assessment Form (Form 1800-001)

governmental agencies or units, clubs or organizations and educational institutions can apply for assistance in outdoor shooting range construction, including backstops and berms, target holders, shooting and other items considered essential for the project by the department. Indoor ranges may be eligible as well, including classroom, storage and restroom facilities. This grant program is administered as a reimbursement program. This means you must incur and pay all costs associated with the project before seeking reimbursement from DNR. No grant advances are possible. It is possible for grantees to request partial (quarterly) reimbursements of the DNR during th