The NRA Foundation 2026 Grant Applications
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The NRA Foundation
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other · open
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5% · poor fit · The Venture23 Aleo team works on ZK protocol engineering and developer tooling in the aleo ecosystem, which is entirely unrelated to firearm safety, youth education, or law enforcement training.
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2026-09-15 · page still up, no closing language
The NRA Foundation is offering grants to support firearm safety, youth education, law enforcement training, conservation, and marksmanship instruction programs. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations across the United States. Applications opened on August 4, 2025, with state-specific deadlines detailed in a PDF linked on the foundation's website. To apply, visit the NRA Foundation grants page and check your state's deadline via the provided deadlines PDF.
Eligibility: Eligible nonprofit organizations across the nation
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# The NRA Foundation 2026 Grant Applications Open Now ## More than $509 million has been awarded since 1990 to support firearm education, safety, and training ... is your organization next? by * NRA Staff posted on August 4, 2025 [News](/news/), [On The Range](/on-the-range/) [](#) [](#) [](#) Support NRA Family [DONATE](https://donate.nra.org/donate?utm_source=nrapublications) \*\* When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. \*\*  [**The NRA Foundation**](https://www.nrafoundation.org/) is pleased to announce that 2026 grant applications opened on August 4, 2025. Since its inception in 1990, The NRA Foundation has awarded over $509 million in support of more than 65,000 grants to eligible nonprofit organizations across the nation. These grants are a critical resource for programs that promote firearm safety, youth education, law enforcement training, conservation efforts, and marksmanship instruction. As the charitable arm of the National Rifle Association, The NRA Foundation proudly allocates 50% of net proceeds from local Friends of NRA events to fund programs within the states where the funds are raised. The remaining 50% is used to support national initiatives including Youth and Women’s Programs, Range Services, and the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program. “In 2024 alone, The NRA Foundation awarded more than $8.8 million to nonprofit organizations through our State Fund Grant Program,” said Ruthann Sprague, Assistant Director of Grant Outreach & Strategy. “Our mission is to serve the needs of freedom-loving Americans and ensure that the next generation understands the values and responsibilities of safe firearm ownership.” Here are just a few examples of NRA Foundation grants awarded over the past year, demonstrating the measurable impact this funding has on communities across the country: * USA High School Clay Target League National Championship – Supported by Foundation funding, the League engaged more than 53,000 students in 2024, giving young shooters the chance to compete on a national stage. * USA Shooting – Received over $752,000 over the past three years, helping develop Olympic and Paralympic athletes. * Hilo High Vikings (Hawaii) – Awarded $15,000 for air rifles, scopes, and stands, contributing to a championship-winning season. * Montgomery County Constables (Texas) – Received five grants totaling over $13,600 for ammunition to support deputy training. * Durham County Wildlife Club (North Carolina) – Granted $2,390 for ammunition to host a Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinic. * Ketchikan Junior Shotgun League (Alaska) – Received $13,640 to support travel and tournament expenses. The team won the HAA Combined Novice/Intermediate Division at the 2025 State Championship. * Fontana High School Marine Corps JROTC (California) – Awarded over $3,300 to support marksmanship competition readiness. These stories reflect just a fraction of the thousands of programs that benefit each year from the generous support of Friends of NRA fundraising and NRA Foundation grants. **How to Apply** Grant applications for 2026 open on August 4, 2025. Each state has its own deadline to comply with local regulations. To check your state’s deadline, visit: [**https://www.nrafoundation.org/media/u1aeiv21/grant-application-deadlines-2026.pdf**](https://www.nrafoundation.org/media/u1aeiv21/grant-application-deadlines-2026.pdf) To start your application, visit **[https://www.nrafoundation.org/grants/](https://www.nrafoundation.org/grants/)** In this article [The NRA Foundation](</search?tg=The NRA Foundation>), [Grant application cycle open](</search?tg=Grant application cycle open>), [2026 NRA Foundation Grant Applications](</search?tg=2026 NRA Foundation Grant Applications>) ### Related Stories * [2025 NRA Foundation Grant Applications Open Now!](/content/2025-nra-foundation-grant-applications-open-now/) * [NRA Foundation Funds Louisiana State University Mobile Marksman Project](/content/nra-foundation-funds-louisiana-state-university-mobile-marksman-project/) * [The NRA Foundation Awards Thousands to Rodeo Associations](/content/the-nra-foundation-awards-thousands-to-rodeo-associations/) * [The NRA Foundation Awarded 2,400 Grants in 2023 from Friends of NRA Fundraising](/content/the-nra-foundation-awarded-2-400-grants-in-2023-from-friends-of-nra-fundraising/) * [Friends of NRA Program Announces Ruger as Guardian Sponsor](/content/friends-of-nra-program-announces-ruger-as-guardian-sponsor/) ### Most Popular [  #### 8 Best 9mm Concealed Carry Pistols of 2022: Which One is "You"? ](/content/8-best-9mm-concealed-carry-pistols-of-2022-which-one-is-you/) [](/content/8-best-9mm-concealed-carry-pistols-of-2022-which-one-is-you/) [  #### Shotgun Choke Explained Simply (No Math, We Promise) ](/content/shotgun-choke-explained-simply-no-math-we-promise/) [](/content/shotgun-choke-explained-simply-no-math-we-promise/) [  #### 4 Awesome Air Guns to Make Summer Sizzle ](/content/4-awesome-air-guns-to-make-summer-sizzle/) [](/content/4-awesome-air-guns-to-make-summer-sizzle/) [  #### Winchester Model 70-35 Air Rifle: Big-Bore Bliss ](/content/winchester-model-70-35-air-rifle-big-bore-bliss/) [](/content/winchester-model-70-35-air-rifle-big-bore-bliss/) [  #### Over/Under Shotguns for Every Budget ](/content/over-under-shotguns-for-every-budget/) [](/content/over-under-shotguns-for-every-budget/) [  #### Pistol Grip Shotguns: Great or Gimmick? ](/content/pistol-grip-shotguns-great-or-gimmick/) [](/content/pistol-grip-shotguns-great-or-gimmick/) ### More like this from around the NRA [](https://explore.nra.org) [](https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/nra-foundation-celebrates-500-million-in-grants-given/) #### [NRA Foundation Celebrates $500 Million In Grants Given | An Official Journal Of The NRA](https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/nra-foundation-celebrates-500-million-in-grants-given/) [](https://www.nrafamily.org/content/the-nra-foundation-2026-grant-applications-open-now/) #### [The NRA Foundation 2026 Grant Applications Open Now | NRA Family](https://www.nrafamily.org/content/the-nra-foundation-2026-grant-applications-open-now/) [](https://www.nrafamily.org/content/y-e-s-nra-foundation-awards-13-500-in-college-scholarships/) #### [Y.E.S! 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