The NRA Foundation: Louisiana Grants

The NRA Foundation: Louisiana Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The NRA Foundation, Inc
Amount: US $3,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: July 21, 2025

Summary

The NRA Foundation offers grants to support educational and public service programs related to shooting sports. Annually, volunteer committees raise funds, which are awarded to eligible nonprofit organizations for projects that promote firearms safety, education, and marksmanship. While 501(c)(3) status is not required for applicants, all grants must serve a 501(c)(3) purpose. This initiative aims to enhance community involvement and awareness in shooting sports and hunting safety.

Overview

The NRA Foundation provides financial support to eligible projects, programs and organizations through its Grant Program. Each year, volunteer committees from across the country tirelessly raise charitable dollars and generous donors make gifts that are in turn awarded as grants in support of educational and public service programs relating to the shooting sports in our communities. The general focus of Foundation grants is to: Promote, advance and encourage firearms, shooting sports and hunting safety.Educate individuals with respect to firearms, firearms history, participation in the shooting sports, hunting safety, and marksmanship.Conduct research in furtherance of improved firearms safety and marksmanship facilities and techniques.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You are not required to be a 501(c)(3) organization to be eligible for an NRA Foundation grant. However, all grants must be for a 501(c)(3) purpose and all grant recipients, other than governmental entities, must be formally recognized as nonprofit organizations by their state or by the IRS.

Ineligibility

The following organizations are NOT eligible for grants:Labor organizations.Private businesses and enterprises, including LLCs.Organizations or groups that do not have a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) issued by the Internal Revenue Service.Friends of NRA Committees or NRA Foundation State Fund Committees.Individuals.