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.
**Yearly application deadline: September 15th**
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: September 15th
Send completed applications to: DNRShootingRangeGrants@wisconsin.gov
Trouble downloading forms? see: Troubleshooting tips
Checklist and Forms for Submitting a Grant Application
All forms, photos, and maps must be complete and submitted with each grant application.
- Shooting Range Development Grant Application (Form 8700-084) [PDF]
- Shooting Range Grant Program Guidance
- Grant Project Authorizing Resolution
- Environmental Hazards Assessment Form (Form 1800-001) [PDF]
- W-9 Form [PDF exit DNR]
- UEI Number
- Project Scoring Criteria [PDF]
- "Before" photos of project area
- Map (Google preferred, or plat map) of Project Area with Site Plan – drawn site plan on either google map or DNR mapping program
- Include site plans and/or engineer plans for any construction or renovation projects.
Trouble downloading forms? see: Troubleshooting tips [PDF]
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 Financial Data 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