Montana Shooting Range Grant Program
Forecasted
Montana Shooting Range Grant Program supports clubs, organizations, local governments, and school districts developing public shooting ranges to expand safe access and hunter education across Montana.
Funder: Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to 50% of eligible project costs; $1 applicant match for each $1 granted
Summary: Supports the establishment and improvement of publicly available shooting ranges throughout Montana.
Key Information: Grant recipients must allow hunter education classes to use the facility at no charge.
Description
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) has administered this program since 1989, using revenue from state hunting licenses to help establish and improve shooting ranges throughout Montana. Grants provide partial funding to private shooting clubs, private organizations, local governments, and school districts for range development projects.
The program aims to expand safe, accessible shooting opportunities for a variety of users and hunting arms. When requests exceed available funds, FWP ranks projects on factors including public access, range safety, accessibility, educational activities, environmental impacts, and unmet community need.
