Shooting Range Grant Program
Counties, cities, villages, townships, other governmental agencies or units, clubs or organizations, businesses or corporations and educational institutions can apply for assistance in outdoor shooting range construction, including backstops and berms, target holders, shooting benches, baffles, protective fencing, signs, trenches, gun racks, platforms, restrooms and other items considered essential for the project by the department. Indoor ranges may be eligible as well, including classroom, storage and restroom facilities.
This grant program is administered as a reimbursement program. This means you must incur and pay all costs associated with the project before seeking reimbursement from DNR. No grant advances are possible. It is possible for grantees to request partial (quarterly) reimbursements of the DNR during the life of the project. Please see the Shooting Range Grant Program Guidance and Application Instructions.
**Beginning in 2023 the yearly application deadline will be July 15**
Send applications to: DNRShootingRangeGrants@wisconsin.gov
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Counties, cities, villages, townships, other governmental agencies or units, clubs or organizations, businesses or corporations and educational institutions can apply for these grants.
Eligible items
Eligible items
- Outdoor range construction, including backstops and berms, target holders, shooting benches, baffles, protective fencing, signs, trenches, gun racks, platforms, restrooms and other items considered essential for the project by the department.
- Indoor ranges, when it is determined by the department they are needed, including classroom, storage and restroom facilities.
Ineligible items
- Construction of clubhouses and facilities not essential to the operation of the shooting range.
- Operation and maintenance of the range.
Deadlines
Yearly application deadline: July 15th
Send completed applications to: DNRShootingRangeGrants@wisconsin.gov
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To be an eligible applicant, application and all required supporting documentation must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date.
Submit application packages to DNRShootingRangeGrants@wisconsin.gov
If this application cannot be submitted electronically, please contact Grant Program manager Sarah Brenner.
Before Applying
- Review Shooting Range Grant Program Guidance and
- Project Scoring Criteria
- If applicant does not have one, request a UEI Number
Complete and submit the following documents:
- Shooting Range Development Grant Application (Form 8700-084) [PDF]
- Use application instruction links found within application
- An aerial image map with all on-the-ground project location(s) marked
- Labeled ground photos of all project location(s)
- Grant Project Authorizing Resolution (Form 8700-388)
- W-9 Form [PDF exit DNR]
- Environmental Hazards Assessment Form (Form 1800-001) [PDF]
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Checklist and Forms for Submitting Reimbursement Requests
All forms, worksheets, photos, and payment documentation must be complete and submitted with each reimbursement request.
- Grant Payment Request (Form 8700-001) [PDF]
- Copies of all “Invoices” for items listed on Grant Payment Worksheet (Form 8700-001)
- Copies of all “Proofs of Payment” for items listed on Grant Payment Worksheet (Form 8700-001)
- Grant Partner Cost Sharing or Matching Report (Form 9300-230) [PDF] - used to capture non-cash match. Must submit a completed copy of this form with every reimbursement request.
- Volunteer Labor Worksheet Used as Grant Match (Form 8700-349B) [PDF] - used to capture volunteer hours (if applicable)
- "After" photos of the project area
- Mileage Reimbursement Form [PDF]
- WisDOT Equipment Rates 2021 [PDF]
- Donated Equipment or Equipment Usage (Form 8700-362) [PDF]
- Donated Professional Services Used as Grant Match (Form 8700-350 [PDF]
NOTE: All costs incurred must include copies of invoices and proofs of payment. Donated Professional Services and materials shall be determined by market value and be established by an invoice.
Resources
Grant resources
- Financial Manual for Local Governments [PDF]
- Procurement Guide for Local Governments Receiving DNR Grants [PDF]
- Accessibility Guidance for Grant Funded Projects (CF-031) [PDF]
- Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200) [exit DNR]
- Prevailing wage handout [PDF]
Range design resources
- Archery Trade Association [exit DNR]
- National Rifle Association [exit DNR]
- National Shooting Sports Foundation [exit DNR]
- U.S. Dept. of Energy Range Design Criteria [PDF exit DNR]
Lead removal and environmental resources
Contact
Contact information
- For more information on shooting range grants, including application forms and instructions, please contact:
- Sarah Brenner
Program Grant Manager - Emily Iehl
Hunting & Shooting Sports Coordinator