Whitetails Unlimited distributed $841,768 in grants during Q1 2026 across its four pillar programs: Outdoor Education, Hunting Preservation, Habitat Enhancement, and Shooting Sports Advancement. The DEER Program and Preserving the Hunting Tradition Program received the largest allocations, supporting youth education and hunter safety initiatives.
USA Archery received a USFWS Multi-State Conservation Grant to lead a nationwide initiative increasing target archery participation before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The project, partnering with state fish and wildlife agencies, will develop recruitment and retention strategies supported by research from Responsive Management, delivering a digital toolkit with marketing strategies and engagement assets.
Whitetails Unlimited granted $46,561 to mission-related projects in Georgia, supporting outdoor education, habitat enhancement, and hunting preservation through its 12 Georgia chapters. The organization's Staying on Target Program helps youth gain shooting sports experience to preserve hunting traditions for future generations.
Whitetails Unlimited awarded $10,000 to the Louisiana Wildlife Agents Association (LWAA) to support their annual conference. The LWAA, comprising Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement agents and retirees, focuses on hunting and fishing education, conservation, and anti-poaching efforts.
Whitetails Unlimited distributed $318,541 in grants through its HOPE for Wildlife Program, with funds primarily supporting land acquisitions for public hunting access. The organization partners with state and federal agencies to enhance wildlife habitat, increase hunting opportunities, and reduce poaching through initiatives like Deer Management and Whitetail Watch.
The MidwayUSA Foundation is accepting applications through April 1 for its annual range development grant cycle, with individual grants not exceeding $75,000 or 50% of project budgets. Since inception, the Foundation has awarded over $8 million to facilities nationwide to support youth shooting sports infrastructure and training opportunities.
Whitetails Unlimited granted $267,948 to over 50 organizations in Illinois for outdoor education, habitat enhancement, and hunting preservation. Funds supported the Preserving the Hunting Tradition program and shooting sports groups including NASP, 4-H Shooting Sports, and clay target teams.
The Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports is offering $5,000 student scholarship sponsorships to the National R3 Symposium, covering travel, lodging, registration, and meals. The program connects industry, agency, and conservation partners with emerging Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation professionals while providing sponsors with visibility and access to student research and talent pipelines.
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded $400,000 to the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies to fund three state-led projects in Nevada, Washington, and Wyoming aimed at conserving big game seasonal habitat and migration corridors. Projects include sagebrush habitat enhancement, shrubsteppe restoration, and moose movement corridor mapping.
Whitetails Unlimited granted $128,868 to mission-related projects in Minnesota through its 30 state chapters. The majority of grants support the Staying on Target program, which advances shooting sports through partnerships with NASP, SCTP, S3DA, and USA Clay Target League.
The MidwayUSA Foundation announced over $7.5 million in cash grants to youth shooting teams and organizations nationwide. The endowment-based program supports essential expenses like ammunition, targets, and travel costs, with Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin leading in grant recipients.
Whitetails Unlimited granted $8,137 to the Arkansas County 4-H Foundation's Dewitt Chapter, with primary funding supporting the trap team program serving 80 youth. The grant supports Whitetails Unlimited's Staying on Target Program, which promotes shooting sports education and preserves hunting traditions for future generations.
Whitetails Unlimited granted $1,490,728 to mission-related projects in Q4 2025 across four pillar programs: Outdoor Education, Hunting Preservation, Habitat Enhancement, and Shooting Sports Advancement. The organization supports hunter recruitment, retention, and reactivation initiatives for youth, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved over $2.6 million in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants and Recreational Trails Program funding for projects across Nebraska communities, including park improvements, trail development, and the Nebraska State Snowmobile Association's educational programs for the 2026 International Snowmobile Congress.
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded nearly $40,000 in grants to USA Clay Target League programs across 28 states, with an additional grant for the USAHSCTL National Championship. RMEF President Kyle Weaver stated the grants support the League's mission of introducing youth to outdoor shooting sports. The League serves over 55,000 participants across nearly 2,000 high schools and colleges nationwide.
Whitetails Unlimited awarded $258,079 in grants during the past fiscal year in Wisconsin, with majority funding supporting shooting and archery teams including NASP, S3DA, Scholastic Clay Target Program, and USA Clay Target League through their Staying on Target Program.
Since The NRA Foundation is invested in the next generation of America’s leaders, a significant majority of grants support youth shooting sports programs. In 2023 alone, The NRA Foundation funded over 2,100 grants for youth programs across the nation, totaling almost $8 million.
Wyoming’s elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope and other wildlife populations are getting a helping hand thanks to an allocation of $10,764,859 from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners. The grant funding supports 33 projects across the Cowboy State.