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Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Washington

Friends of NRA
Association/Society
Washington
US $3,000 - US $5,000

Friends of NRA

Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Washington

The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

  • General shooting programs
  • Competitive shooting
  • Education, training and safety
  • Hunting and conservation
  • Community outreach
  • Historical education

Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - West Virginia

Friends of NRA
Association/Society
West Virginia
US $3,000 - US $5,000

Friends of NRA

Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - West Virginia

The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

  • General shooting programs
  • Competitive shooting
  • Education, training and safety
  • Hunting and conservation
  • Community outreach
  • Historical education

Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Wisconsin

Friends of NRA
Association/Society
Wisconsin
US $3,000 - US $5,000

Friends of NRA

Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Wisconsin

The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

  • General shooting programs
  • Competitive shooting
  • Education, training and safety
  • Hunting and conservation
  • Community outreach
  • Historical education

Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

F25AS00379 Highlands Conservation Act - Base Funding Round

US Department of the Interior: Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
Federal Government
Connecticut, New Jersey +2 more
US $25,000 - US $2,293,362
The Highlands Conservation Act Program, administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, supports land conservation projects in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Grants cover up to 50% of project costs for acquisitions from willing sellers. The program typically allocates funds in two categories: Base and Competitive. Eligible applicants can apply for Base Funding through this Notice of Funding Opportunity, while a separate notice will address Competitive Funds.
Natural Resources Land / Habitat Conservation Environmental Stewardship

Maine Small Community Grant Program (SCG)

State of Maine Department of Environmental Protection
State/Local Government
Maine
Unspecified amount

Small Community Grant Program (SCG)

What is the Purpose?

The Small Community Grant Program provides grants to municipalities to help replace malfunctioning septic systems that are polluting a waterbody or causing a public nuisance. An existent pollution problem must be documented to qualify for funding.

Grants can be used to fund from 25% to 100% of the design and construction costs, depending upon the property owners' income and the property's use. The municipality receives the grant as a reimbursement for eligible costs of the replacement septic system after substantial completion of the construction.

What are the program priorities?

When funds are available, grants are awarded based on financial need of the property owner, as well as the negative environmental impacts of a system. The program prioritizes and awards funding to replace systems which are:

  • Contaminating a public drinking water supply,
  • polluting a shellfishing area
  • discharging into a body of water, or
  • creating a public nuisance condition.
  • The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) grants are not available to provide septic systems for new homes or for the replacement of a septic system that was constructed after July 1, 1974 and was not constructed in compliance with the Maine Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules at that time. Grant applications must be submitted by the municipality in which the property owner resides.

    Environmental Contamination & Pollution Sanitation & Clean Drinking Water Green Infrastructure

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Wyoming

    Friends of NRA
    Association/Society
    Wyoming
    US $3,000 - US $5,000

    Friends of NRA

    Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

    Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

    Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Wyoming

    The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

    • General shooting programs
    • Competitive shooting
    • Education, training and safety
    • Hunting and conservation
    • Community outreach
    • Historical education

    Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

    Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - California

    Friends of NRA
    Association/Society
    Alameda County, California, Alpine County, California +56 more
    US $3,000 - US $5,000

    Friends of NRA

    Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

    Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

    Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - California

    The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

    • General shooting programs
    • Competitive shooting
    • Education, training and safety
    • Hunting and conservation
    • Community outreach
    • Historical education

    Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

    Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Illinois

    Friends of NRA
    Association/Society
    Adams County, Illinois, Champaign County, Illinois +13 more
    US $3,000 - US $5,000

    Friends of NRA

    Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

    Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

    Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Illinois

    The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

    • General shooting programs
    • Competitive shooting
    • Education, training and safety
    • Hunting and conservation
    • Community outreach
    • Historical education

    Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

    Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - New York

    Friends of NRA
    Association/Society
    Albany County, New York, Allegany County, New York +60 more
    US $3,000 - US $5,000

    Friends of NRA

    Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

    Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

    Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - New York

    The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

    • General shooting programs
    • Competitive shooting
    • Education, training and safety
    • Hunting and conservation
    • Community outreach
    • Historical education

    Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

    Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

    Jack Feldt Ambucs Memorial Scholarship

    Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
    Private
    United States
    Unspecified amount
    The Jack Feldt Ambucs Memorial Scholarship, established in 1997, supports students in the Tri-Cities area pursuing a degree in Physical Therapy. Funded by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, this scholarship prioritizes applicants demonstrating financial need. It considers college juniors and graduating high schoolers, reflecting the spirit of community and collaboration championed by Ambucs. Eligible candidates need to provide transcripts and additional required documents to complete their application.
    Education - Higher Education Educational Access & Equity Physical Therapy +2 more

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - North Carolina

    Friends of NRA
    Association/Society
    Alamance County, North Carolina, Alexander County, North Carolina +98 more
    US $3,000 - US $5,000

    Friends of NRA

    Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

    Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

    Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - North Carolina

    The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

    • General shooting programs
    • Competitive shooting
    • Education, training and safety
    • Hunting and conservation
    • Community outreach
    • Historical education

    Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

    Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

    Kleinhans Fellowship for Community Forestry Research

    Rainforest Alliance
    Private
    Central America, South America
    US $40,000
    The Kleinhans Fellowship for Community Forestry Research, funded by the Rainforest Alliance, supports innovative research aimed at enhancing the sustainability and profitability of Community Forest Enterprises (CFEs) in Latin America. With a grant of $20,000 per year for two years, the fellowship prioritizes research on market access for lesser-known species, biodiversity management, social organization, and multi-community enterprises, ensuring collaborative and practical solutions to real-world challenges faced by local communities.
    Forestry

    Estelle Massey Osborne Scholarship

    Nurses Educational Funds Inc.
    Private
    United States
    Unspecified amount
    The Estelle Massey Osborne Scholarship supports exceptional African American nurses pursuing master's degrees. Applicants must have at least two semesters remaining in their program, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.6, and hold a current RN license. This scholarship, provided by Nurses Educational Funds Inc., honors Estelle Massey Osborne, the first African American nurse to earn a master's degree in the U.S. It aims to promote nursing leadership through financial assistance for advanced education.
    Education - Higher Education Nursing Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases +2 more

    AHCJ U.S. Health System Reporting Fellowship

    Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ)
    Association/Society
    United States
    Up to US $7,500

    About

    Building a community of journalists committed to better health care reporting.

    We believe accurate, contextual and balanced health care reporting is more important than ever.

    People depend on health care stories to make life-altering decisions every day.

    AHCJ U.S. Health System Reporting Fellowship

    This opportunity is for U.S.-based journalists.

    Issues with the U.S. health care system are often obvious — from large swaths of uninsured residents and junk insurance plans, to high maternal mortality rates and preventable medical errors. But what is at the root of issues like these? What could an equitable health care system look like? 

    Through the U.S. Health System Reporting Fellowship, supported by The Commonwealth Fund, you can pursue a significant reporting project related to the U.S. health care system at the local, regional and/or national level.

    This fellowship allows mid-career journalists to maintain their regular employment while working on a major project over a 12-month calendar year. You’ll pursue the projects with the support of your newsrooms or arranged outlets, which commit to publish or air the work.

    We believe that issues of health equity impact every facet of the health care system, which is why we’re specifically interested in projects focused on health equity. This might include racial disparities within a community, gaps in public health inclusion, unstable housing, insurance access, food insecurity, violence as a health issue, how health care institutions or systems are applying a racial equity lens to their policies and practices or otherwise addressing inequities or disparities, or other examinations of systemic problems that have become so apparent over the last few years.

    Guidance is provided by AHCJ mentors through customized seminars on health care systems, conference calls and email consultations. The fellowship covers the cost of attending the seminars and the annual AHCJ conference, as well as a $2,500 project allowance to defray the cost of field reporting, health data analysis and other project-related research. In addition, you will receive a $5,000 fellowship award upon the successful completion of the project.

    Journalism Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health Health Care Access & Delivery +2 more

    Sharon Maneki Youth Empowerment Grant

    National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD)
    Association/Society
    Maryland
    Unspecified amount

    National Federation of the Blind of Maryland

    The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD), an affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind, is an organization that believes in the full capacity of blind people, and has the power, influence, diversity and determination to help transform our dreams into reality. Members work together for a brighter tomorrow by raising expectations so that blind persons can have the life they want.

    The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland is a 501c(3) nonprofit made up of blind people of all ages, their families and friends. Our strong local chapters and divisions, and well-trained leaders help newly blind people adjust to vision loss, and promote the full participation and integration of blind people in our communities. We bring our collective experiences together to effect change at the state and national level.

    Sharon Maneki Youth Empowerment Grant Information

    The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland offers youth empowerment grants for blind and visually impaired students in elementary and secondary school. These grants help deserving students take advantage of some wonderful training opportunities available in Maryland and around the country.

    Requirements

    Students who receive grants are required to perform at least one of the following reflection activities within 45 days of completing the program. Parents may assist with this activity. Failure to complete a reflection activity may impact future eligibility for NFB support.

    Reflection Activities:

    • Prepare a short article of at least 500 words for publication in the NFB of Maryland's newsletter, The Spectator, or for posting on the NFB of Maryland Web site.
    • Attend an NFB meeting. Give an overview of the program attended, and describe the benefits of the experience (approximately a 3 to 5 minute presentation).

    Vision Impairment Care & Services Education - High School Education - Elementary School +1 more

    AHCJ Sunshine Award

    Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ)
    Association/Society
    United States
    Unspecified amount

    About

    Building a community of journalists committed to better health care reporting.

    We believe accurate, contextual and balanced health care reporting is more important than ever.

    People depend on health care stories to make life-altering decisions every day.

    Awards, Grants, & Fellowships

    Ambitious freelancers who want to tackle an in-depth reporting project often find that the fee from a potential publisher doesn’t come close to covering their costs and time. Grants and fellowships can fill that gap, but freelancers have to know about them in order to apply. In this section, the Freelance Center is compiling a list of non-AHCJ grants, fellowships and awards (for when the hard work is done).

    Sunshine Award

    Presented by AHCJ’s Right-to-Know Committee

    AHCJ’s Right-to-Know Committee established the Sunshine Award at Health Journalism 2026 as a way to elevate the work of journalists like STAT’s Bob Herman who fight for government transparency. We plan to continue this tradition annually from now on. Award winners receive free registration and a one-night hotel stay for our annual conference, a free year of AHCJ membership, a trophy and a certificate.

    Journalism Epidemiology & Public Health Health Policy & Advocacy +2 more

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Alabama

    Friends of NRA
    Association/Society
    Alabama
    US $3,000 - US $5,000

    Friends of NRA

    Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

    Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

    Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Alabama

    The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

    • General shooting programs
    • Competitive shooting
    • Education, training and safety
    • Hunting and conservation
    • Community outreach
    • Historical education

    Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

    Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention Crisis Intervention

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Alaska

    Friends of NRA
    Association/Society
    Alaska
    US $3,000 - US $5,000

    Friends of NRA

    Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

    Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

    Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Alaska

    The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

    • General shooting programs
    • Competitive shooting
    • Education, training and safety
    • Hunting and conservation
    • Community outreach
    • Historical education

    Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

    Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Arizona

    Friends of NRA
    Association/Society
    Arizona
    US $3,000 - US $5,000

    Friends of NRA

    Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

    Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

    Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Arizona

    The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

    • General shooting programs
    • Competitive shooting
    • Education, training and safety
    • Hunting and conservation
    • Community outreach
    • Historical education

    Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

    Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Arkansas

    Friends of NRA
    Association/Society
    Arkansas
    US $3,000 - US $5,000

    Friends of NRA

    Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

    Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

    Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Arkansas

    The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

    • General shooting programs
    • Competitive shooting
    • Education, training and safety
    • Hunting and conservation
    • Community outreach
    • Historical education

    Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

    Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Colorado

    Friends of NRA
    Association/Society
    Colorado
    US $3,000 - US $5,000

    Friends of NRA

    Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

    Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

    Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Colorado

    The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

    • General shooting programs
    • Competitive shooting
    • Education, training and safety
    • Hunting and conservation
    • Community outreach
    • Historical education

    Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

    Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Connecticut

    Friends of NRA
    Association/Society
    Connecticut
    US $3,000 - US $5,000

    Friends of NRA

    Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

    Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

    Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Connecticut

    The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

    • General shooting programs
    • Competitive shooting
    • Education, training and safety
    • Hunting and conservation
    • Community outreach
    • Historical education

    Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

    Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Delaware

    Friends of NRA
    Association/Society
    Delaware
    US $3,000 - US $5,000

    Friends of NRA

    Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

    Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

    Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Delaware

    The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

    • General shooting programs
    • Competitive shooting
    • Education, training and safety
    • Hunting and conservation
    • Community outreach
    • Historical education

    Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

    Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Florida

    Friends of NRA
    Association/Society
    Florida
    US $3,000 - US $5,000

    Friends of NRA

    Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

    Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

    Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Florida

    The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

    • General shooting programs
    • Competitive shooting
    • Education, training and safety
    • Hunting and conservation
    • Community outreach
    • Historical education

    Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

    Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Georgia

    Friends of NRA
    Association/Society
    Georgia (US state)
    US $3,000 - US $5,000

    Friends of NRA

    Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

    Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

    Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Georgia

    The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

    • General shooting programs
    • Competitive shooting
    • Education, training and safety
    • Hunting and conservation
    • Community outreach
    • Historical education

    Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

    Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Hawaii

    Friends of NRA
    Association/Society
    Hawaii
    US $3,000 - US $5,000

    Friends of NRA

    Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

    Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

    Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Hawaii

    The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

    • General shooting programs
    • Competitive shooting
    • Education, training and safety
    • Hunting and conservation
    • Community outreach
    • Historical education

    Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

    Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Idaho

    Friends of NRA
    Association/Society
    Idaho
    US $3,000 - US $5,000

    Friends of NRA

    Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

    Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

    Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

    Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Idaho

    The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

    • General shooting programs
    • Competitive shooting
    • Education, training and safety
    • Hunting and conservation
    • Community outreach
    • Historical education

    Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

    Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

    Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

    Capacity building grants help nonprofits strengthen operations, enhance staff training, and improve organizational infrastructure. These grants enable nonprofits to increase efficiency, expand their reach, and ensure long-term sustainability in achieving their mission.


    Search Instrumentl's Capacity Building Grants Database


    Explore 8,000+ funding opportunities for capacity building, with $3.43B available. Access private, government, and corporate grants to support your nonprofit's growth. Utilize Instrumentl’s tailored tools to track deadlines and optimize your grant strategy.

    Last updated: October 5, 2026. Next update: November 1, 2026.

    Grant Insights : Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits

    Grant Availability

    How common are grants in this category?

    Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.

    8,000+ Capacity Building grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

    3,000+ Capacity Building grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

    3,000+ Capacity Building grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

    1,000+ Capacity Building grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

    7,000+ Capacity Building grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

    1,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness

    300+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Social Justice / Human Rights

    Grant Deadline Distribution

    Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Capacity Building grants for Nonprofits?

    Most grants are due in the first quarter.

    Q1
    29.8%
    Q2
    23.8%
    Q3
    23.9%
    Q4
    22.6%

    Typical Funding Amounts

    What's the typical grant amount funded for Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits?

    Grants are most commonly $34,887.

    $0 $0 Min.
    $34,887 $34.9 K Median
    $655,609 $655.6 K Average
    $188,250,000 $188.3 M Max.

    Frequently asked questions

    Nonprofits looking to grow and strengthen their organization are eligible for capacity building grants. Those working on leadership skills, technology improvements, or future planning may also apply. Capacity building grant funders support organizational growth and individual projects across many fields.

    Grants for capacity building typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 29.8% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.

    Capacity building grants exist to help nonprofits strengthen their organization. They support sustainable growth by providing the means to improve operations such as staff training. Capacity building grants can also increase efficiency and expand the reach of nonprofits. This support can help organizations fulfill their missions more effectively. Funders across many concentrations award grants to support organizations and individuals.

    On average, grants for capacity building provide funding between $0 and $188,250,000, with typical awards falling around $34,887 (median) and $655,609 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.

    Private foundations, good-hearted philanthropists, and some government agencies fund capacity building grants. Notable organizations are the Ford Foundation and the Hewlett Foundation.

    To improve the chances of getting a capacity building grant, nonprofits should:

    • Outline growth plans – Show how the grant will help support long-term improvements.
    • Develop measurable goals – Define what you hope to achieve by receiving this grant.
    • Get leadership onboard – Prove how leaders in your organization have offered their support.

    For additional guidance, explore our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.

    Instrumentl simplifies the search for capacity building grants by providing an intuitive platform. The platform helps nonprofits find relevant opportunities and track deadlines. It also helps nonprofits manage multiple applications and refine their grant-seeking strategies. Detailed funder insights will help organizations tailor applications.

    See how Lutheran Braille Workers scaled their grant submissions by 150%.