State Grant Program - Hunting Heritage and Conservation Outreach

_NOTE: For more information applying for funding through the State Grant Program, please contact our Regional Director in your State. Their contact information is available through the State Chapter Contacts dropdown._

State Grant Program - Hunting Heritage and Conservation Outreach

RMEF provides grants for hunting heritage and conservation outreach activities that teach people about our hunting heritage and engage people in hunting and other outdoor pursuits through the State Grant Program. Hunters and anglers were among the first crusaders for conservation and remain today’s most important conservation supporters and leaders. The State Grant Program supports ‘Hunting is Conservation’ and recognizes the importance of maintaining and supporting our hunting heritage. Examples of programs and activities supported include outdoor skills programs or events, hunter or conservation outreach, mentored hunts, and more.

Eligibility

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• We support organizations recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a 501(C) entity, federal, state or local government entities, and state-recognized nonprofit organizations.
  • All applicants must have a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) issued by the IRS.
• RMEF funds the following projects, programs and activities through the State Grant Program:
  • Projects that educate members and the general public about wildlife habitat conservation, the value of hunting, hunting ethics, and/or wildlife management.
  • Scholarships to natural history or outdoor skills programs, such as Becoming an Outdoors-Woman, youth bow hunter camps, etc.
  • Outdoor skills programs including shooting, survival, and hunting and fishing skills.
  • Teaching tools for youth educators
  • Note: RMEF Elk Trunks are funded through a separate grant process).
  • Mentored hunt programs, hunter and bowhunter education classes and materials.
  • Shooting sports programs, firearms\*, targets, ammo and other shooting range supplies, development of shooting ranges and/or essential associated amenities.
  • Firearms purchases will only be funded for non-personal use by qualified organizations and must be in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.

Ineligibility

• RMEF does not make grants to individuals.