Grants

The Wild Sheep Foundation approved $2 million in Grant-In-Aid funding for fiscal year 2026-27, supporting 24 wild sheep conservation projects across North America, Europe, and Central Asia. The largest grant of $220,000 supports disease surveillance efforts in Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada, with funding directed toward habitat management, water development, and population reestablishment.

Whitetails Unlimited awarded a $20,000 grant to the Southeastern Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) conference in New Orleans, supporting law enforcement collaboration among 16 southeastern states and anti-poaching efforts.

Whitetails Unlimited distributed $810,321 in grants during Q3 2026 across its four pillar programs: Outdoor Education, Hunting Preservation, Habitat Enhancement, and Shooting Sports Advancement. The Hunting Preservation program received the largest allocation to support increased hunting opportunities and outdoor experiences.

Whitetails Unlimited issued $1,510,824 in grants through its Preserving their Hunting Tradition program to support hunting preservation initiatives. The organization focuses on increasing hunting opportunities and providing outdoor experiences to youth, veterans, and those with disabilities.

The Wild Sheep Foundation announced a $150,000 grant from the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Outdoor Fund for its Grant-In-Aid Program. Over eight years, the fund has contributed $926,000 to support wild sheep conservation initiatives across North America, including habitat restoration and disease surveillance projects.

Whitetails Unlimited granted $533,741.97 to shooting sports organizations including NASP, USA Clay Target, and S3DA in partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation for National Shooting Sports Month in August.

Whitetails Unlimited awarded 2,312 grants totaling $4,059,605 for mission-related projects during their 2025-2026 fiscal year. The grants support four pillar programs including habitat enhancement, education, and preservation of hunting traditions for future generations.

Whitetails Unlimited distributed $812,944 in grants during Q2 2026 across its four pillar programs: Outdoor Education, Hunting Preservation, Habitat Enhancement, and Shooting Sports Advancement, with the Hunting Preservation program receiving the largest allocation.

Whitetails Unlimited granted $97,806 to the Catch-A-Dream Foundation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, primarily through the Dream Sheds program initiated by Mark and Terry Drury of Drury Outdoors. Since 2006, Whitetails Unlimited has provided over $950,000 to support the foundation's mission of providing hunting and fishing trips to children with life-threatening illnesses.

Whitetails Unlimited granted $125,620 to 4-H programs during the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support youth shooting sports and leadership development. The organization's Target Program aims to preserve the hunting tradition for future generations through hands-on learning experiences.

Whitetails Unlimited granted $33,593 to the Champaign County Outdoor Heritage Chapter in Ohio to support youth pheasant hunts, archery education, NASP programs, and local wildlife area improvements.

Whitetails Unlimited granted $308,839 to over 80 organizations in Indiana for outdoor education, habitat enhancement, and hunting and shooting sports preservation. The organization supported Indiana National Archery in the Schools Programs and other shooting sports groups to develop the next generation of hunting and shooting sports enthusiasts.

Whitetails Unlimited granted $278,068 to over 80 organizations in Iowa 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.

Whitetails Unlimited awarded $18,500 to shooting sport organizations in South Dakota, including 4-H, Boy Scouts of America, and scholastic trap teams. The grants support hundreds of youth through WTU's Staying on Target Program, which promotes shooting sports and hunting traditions.

Whitetails Unlimited granted $13,535 to the Spring Grove Lions High School Clay Target Club in Minnesota through its Staying on Target Program. The co-ed team, established in 2016, serves students from 6th grade through high school seniors and competes in trap and 5 stand disciplines.

Whitetails Unlimited granted $334,536 to over 130 organizations in Michigan for outdoor education, habitat enhancement, and hunting preservation. The funds were distributed through the organization's 47 Michigan chapters and its Preserving the Hunting Tradition Program.

Whitetails Unlimited granted $442,384 to over 150 organizations in Ohio 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.

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.