MidwayUSA Foundation endowment holders can now apply for Coach Training and/or Range Development grant funds. Each of these grant cycles opened on February 1 and are meant to fulfill the specific needs of the industry. These are separate, competitive cash grant programs and help the public charity continue to offer sustainable funding for youth shooting teams and organizations across the United States. Qualified coaches are an integral piece to the expansion of youth shooting sports and so too is a place to shoot.
Executive Director, G. Scott Reynolds is proud of the continued success of these two grant programs. “Since we began these programs in 2021, we have provided $5,294,790 to train coaches and improve ranges. Those dollars make a real impact in communities with youth shooting programs.”
MidwayUSA Foundation’s Coach Training grant cycle is open February 1 through March 1 and grants will be awarded in May. Teams or individuals interested in our Coach Training grant program should reach out to their state organization, as only agency endowment holders are eligible to apply.
Range Development grants are available to allow existing shooting ranges to make improvements or expansions to allow for more youth-oriented shooting activities. This grant cycle runs February 1 to April 1 and cash grants will be awarded in June. Range Development grants will not exceed $75,000 or 50% of the proposed project budget and funds must be used within 9 months of receipt. Requesting facilities must be a range utilized by a MidwayUSA Foundation endowment holder and offer strong support to their local youth shooting programs. Team and agency endowment holders are encouraged to work with their respective shooting range(s) to identify needs and complete grant application requirements. For both programs, applicants must apply through MidwayUSA Foundation’s online application process. Additional requirements can be found on MidwayUSA Foundation’s website.
The MidwayUSA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity working to sustain and grow youth shooting sports by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams. Every donation made is tax-deductible and allows the Foundation to assist in expanding and enhancing the leadership skills, confidence, and discipline of today’s youth through shooting sports activities. The Foundation supports all shooting disciplines. For more information about how the MidwayUSA Foundation is changing the future of youth shooting sports, please visit midwayusafoundation.org or call 1-877-375-4570
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