State Associations serve a critical role as the state-level delivery system for NRA programs. The NRA depends on State Associations to promote these programs within their states and motivate NRA-affiliated clubs and grassroots volunteers to activate these programs in their local communities.

NRA State Association Grants

Official NRA State Associations in each state are eligible to apply for funding from the National Rifle Association through the State Association Grant Program. This grant program is specifically for projects such as purchasing office equipment, paying for staff, printing a newsletter, building/enhancing a website, or other association expenses.

Don't miss this great opportunity to enhance the shooting sports in your state! The deadline for consideration for this grant is August 1 annually. The Clubs & Associations NRA Board committee reviews all applications at the September meeting each year.

For more information about this program, please call us at (800) NRA-CLUB, or email clubs@nrahq.org, or download an official NRA State Association Grant Application.

NRA Foundation Block Grants

State Associations are encouraged to submit an NRA Foundation Block Grant application to their respective State Fund Committee to acquire funding for a block of activities that they wish to sponsor.

Since 2003, over 25 State Association have received Block Grants totally over $294,000. This program has been expanded to include new opportunities for State Associations. Associations may apply for up to four different programs that they feel will be the most effective in their areas. Block Grants may be awarded for the following programs:

• NRA Whittington Adventure Camp
• Eddie Eagle GunSafe^® Program
• Hunter Clinic Instructors Program
• Hunters for the Hungry Program
• Range Development & Operations Conferences
• Shooting Sports Camp Program
• State Youth Education Summit
• Women on Target^® Program
• Youth Hunter Education Challenge
• Refuse To Be A Victim^®

These grants can be a great way for State Associations to increase association membership and be a recognizable leader in support of shooting sports interests in your state.

Those interested in applying may obtain information by calling (800) 554-9498 or by emailing selkin@nrahq.org for electronic or hard copies of application forms and guidelines.