Nra Foundation Incorporated
The NRA Foundation (nrafoundation.org) is the 501(c)(3) fundraising arm of the National Rifle Association that raises tax-deductible contributions and awards grants and scholarships to support firearm safety, marksmanship, hunting education and related programs. The site hosts giving, scholarships/awards, and grant-related portals and describes the Foundation's mission and programs.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations running firearm-safety, marksmanship, hunting/conservation, range-improvement or youth shooting programs with clear program budgets and evidence of operational capacity.
Good Fit
- • Directly supports competitive shooting teams, ranges, or youth shooting programs.
- • Projects focused on firearm safety training, marksmanship, or hunting education.
- • Clear, bankable budgets for range improvements or equipment purchases.
- • State- or region-based programs able to document local impact and compliance.
Geography
The latest observed grants went to recipients across 42 states, demonstrating a multi-state footprint, though a large portion of dollars was concentrated in the foundation's home state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 510 distinct recipients in the latest year across multiple program categories (competitive shooting, safety/education, range improvements, conservation and scholarships), indicating a broad institutional spread despite dollar concentration in a few large grants.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover is available: roughly half of the latest-year recipients were recorded as new (about 256 new grantees), which—combined with a large and rotating annual recipient list—suggests unfamiliar organizations can and do enter the portfolio, although no formal application guidelines were found in filings.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
