Shooting Range Development Grants
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game works to promote and enhance firearms and archery shooting opportunities for the public through cooperative partnership agreements. The Shooting Range Development Grant program provides funds to assist organizations or agencies to establish, upgrade, expand or otherwise improve public firearms and archery ranges in Idaho.
All applications are evaluated by Fish and Game staff and the Fish and Game Citizen Shooting Range Advisory Committee to determine their potential to expand and enhance shooting opportunities for the general public and Idaho’s hunter education program. Other considerations include the availability of matching funds and the donation of labor or materials by organization members or outside entities. The step-by-step application process is outlined below.
The Application Process:
- Complete the Shooting Range Development Grant Application – [PDF, 992 KB]. The application is also available at regional offices.
Applications are due to the regional office by Nov. 1. - This grant program funds the following fall, typically in August or September after final approval from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
- The grant reimburses expenses paid by the grantee.
- Grantees have up to two years to complete their projects. Projects must be completed and a final report submitted by June 1.
- This grant program funds the following fall, typically in August or September after final approval from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The grant reimburses expenses to range partners.
- Grantees have up to two years to complete their projects. Projects must be completed and a final report submitted by June 1.
- The final report should include documentation of how grant funds were spent including copies of all invoices for materials purchased or work completed if done by a contractor. Before-and-after photographs are also beneficial if appropriate for the project.
- The completed project must be inspected by Fish and Game regional staff.