Grant Name: Shooting Range Grant Program
Funding Organization: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Contact Information: Sarah Brenner, Program Grant Manager; Emily Iehl, Hunting & Shooting Sports Coordinator; Email: DNRShootingRangeGrants@wisconsin.gov
Program Intent: The Shooting Range Grant Program provides assistance for the construction of outdoor and indoor shooting ranges in Wisconsin. Eligible items include backstops, berms, target holders, shooting benches, baffles, protective fencing, signs, trenches, gun racks, platforms, restrooms, and other essential items for the project. The program is administered as a reimbursement program where applicants must incur and pay all costs before seeking reimbursement from the DNR. Partial reimbursements may be requested quarterly during the project's lifespan.
Eligibility: Counties, cities, villages, townships, other governmental agencies or units, clubs or organizations, businesses or corporations and educational institutions are eligible to apply for these grants.
Ineligible Items: Construction of clubhouses and facilities not essential to the operation of the shooting range and operation/maintenance costs of the range are not eligible for funding.
Application Deadline: July 15th annually
Required Documents for Application:
- Shooting Range Development Grant Application (Form 8700-084)
- Aerial image map with marked project location(s)
- Labeled ground photos of all project location(s)
- Grant Project Authorizing Resolution (Form 8700-388)
- W-9 Form
- Environmental Hazards Assessment Form (Form 1800-001)
Reimbursement Request Forms:
- Grant Payment Request (Form 8700-001)
- Copies of all "Invoices" for items listed on Grant Payment Worksheet
- Copies of all "Proofs of Payment" for items listed on Grant Payment Worksheet
- Grant Partner Cost Sharing or Matching Report (Form 9300-230) - required for non-cash match
- Volunteer Labor Worksheet Used as Grant Match (Form 8700-349B) - for capturing volunteer hours (if applicable)
- "After" photos of the project area
- Mileage Reimbursement Form
- WisDOT Equipment Rates 2021
- Donated Equipment or Equipment Usage (Form
