NRA Law Enforcement Range Fund

NRA Law Enforcement Range Fund is sponsored by National Rifle Association (NRA). Matching grants to encourage agencies to build and improve law enforcement ranges.

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At the NRA’s sole discretion, grants are awarded to qualifying city, county, state or federal agencies to assist with the development and improvement of law enforcement firearms ranges. Grants are also awarded to assist qualifying agencies or local governments with projects designed to improve community relations and to address environmental issues related to range operations.

In reviewing grant applications, NRA Range Services and the NRA Law Enforcement Division will review the applications. Only projects that conform to these guidelines will be considered: An applicant may be any city, county, state or federal government agency that plans to build or improve, or is currently building or improving, law enforcement firearms training ranges.

Grants are awarded on a 50/50 matching basis with 50% of the cost of the project being provided by the applicant and 50% awarded from the NRA Law Enforcement Range Fund. In-kind services of labor, materials, and equipment may be considered to provide the applicant’s 50% contribution to the project. Applicants must be able to guarantee their portion of matching funds thru a binding statement.

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until funds have been exhausted each calendar year. Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received. Projects and Activities Eligible for Funding To build or improve upon existing law enforcement training ranges at the city, county, state, or federal level by providing assistance for construction, labor, materials, and equipment costs.

To provide assistance for the maintenance, security, and upgrades of existing law enforcement firearms training ranges at the city, county, state, or federal level. Law Enforcement firearms ranges that are, or will be, utilized by multiple law enforcement agencies will be given greater consideration.

Additionally, the law enforcement firearms ranges that allow civilian use, under the agencies' oversite, for such things as civilian concealed carry training, or general use by civilians, is also preferential. To support activities and objectives set forth in the bylaws of the National Rifle Association of America. Other types of projects will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applications for grant funding will not exceed $25,000 for any qualifying applicant per year. Applicant will be required to show proof to provide the matching amount of requested funding. NRA Law Enforcement Range Grants will not be approved for multi-year funding of projects.

A final report must be submitted for any and all funding projects. Failure to submit a final report will result in disqualification for future consideration. All projects must be for the sole purpose of range development/range improvement for law enforcement firearms training ranges.

Applications for non-essential equipment and/or consumables such as targets, target backers, range light bulbs, manuals, etc. will not be accepted. (Short-term being defined as supplies or projects with a life of less than 10 years.) Grant applications for administrative costs, engineering fees, surveys, drawings, feasibility studies, environmental assessments or exploratory costs will not be funded.

Application must be submitted for consideration each year. Prior year funds awarded shall not be construed as a guarantee of funding in subsequent years. Deficit financing.

(Payment for something already purchased or reimbursement for an event that has already taken place). Funds not available in 2026. Please click here to complete your Final Report.

Access a Pending or Incomplete Grant Application Contact our office at (877) NRA RANGE (672-7264) or via email at [email protected] for more information. From on-site assistance and educational seminars, to grants, NRA affiliation, and so much more—the NRA offers a variety of resources to public and private ranges across the country.