Shooting Range Development Grants
Colorado Parks and Wildlife funds the development and improvement of public shooting ranges statewide to promote safe, accessible recreational shooting and preserve outdoor traditions.
Funder: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application opens, projected) | April 2027 (full application submission deadline, projected, 5:00 p.m. MT)
Funding Amounts: Estimated $750,000 available (annual pool); minimum request $5,000; local match of at least 25% required; typical award size varies by project.
Summary: Funds the creation, enhancement, and expansion of public shooting ranges across Colorado to promote safe, accessible recreational shooting and outdoor traditions.
Key Information: Grant is reimbursement-based; substantial public access is required for all funded ranges.
Description
The Shooting Range Development Grants program, administered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), supports the establishment of new shooting ranges and the improvement or expansion of existing ranges throughout Colorado. The program aims to increase safe, accessible opportunities for recreational shooters, hunters, and archers, while preserving Colorado's outdoor traditions. Since 2009, over 100 projects have been funded, including new range development, safety upgrades, infrastructure improvements, increased accessibility, and more. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis and require a local match, with a strong emphasis on providing public benefit and ensuring long-term maintenance of funded improvements.
