Types of Archery Grants
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in partnership with the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®), provides funding to K-12 schools in Colorado for their in-school archery programs. There are two types of grants available for schools:
New Program Equipment Grants offer funding for K-12 schools to purchase their first set of archery equipment to start a NASP® certified in-school program.
Equipment Maintenance Grants offer funding for K-12 schools that have an existing NASP® certified in-school program to purchase replacement or additional archery equipment.
How to Apply
The 2023- 2024 Archery Grants are now closed.
- School selection for the grants will be announced by December 15, 2023.
Applications for the 2024- 2025 grants will open in November, 2024.
New Program Grant Applications
Step 1: Complete Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) certification training.
- Visit the NASP_BAI website to find your BAI status or a training near you to register.
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Schools MUST have a certified BAI instructor before submitting an application.
Step 2: Schools are encouraged to have matching funds for the equipment. NOTE: Schools are required to purchase their own arrows directly from NASP ($198/box of 5 dozen).
Step 3: Determine which equipment package best meets the needs of your school.
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Package A: Complete Archery Equipment set valued at $3220.00
- 10 Right Hand and 2 Left Hand NASP® Original Genesis Bows
- 5 NASP® Targets by Morrell
- 1 NASP® Arrow Curtain by BCY
- 1 NASP® Repair Kit by Lancaster Archery Supply
- 1 NASP® Bowtree Bow Rack (holds 12 bows)
- 1 Package Floor Quiver (10 quivers)
- 1 Poster Set (11 Steps and Correct Draw Length)
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Package B: Partial Archery Equipment set, ideal for smaller schools, valued at $2156.00
- 4 Right Hand and 2 Left Hand NASP® Original Genesis Bows
- 3 NASP® Targets by Morrell
- 1 NASP® Arrow Curtain by BCY
- 1 NASP® Repair Kit by Lancaster Archery Supply
- 1 NASP® Bowtree Bow Rack (holds 12 bows)
- 1 Package Floor Quiver (10 quivers)
- 1 Poster Set (11 Steps and Correct Draw Length)
Step 4: Complete the grant application.
Equipment Maintenance Grant Applications
Step 1: Ensure lead instructor for the in-class program has an active BAI certification.
- Instructors with suspended or terminated BAI certifications are not eligible for grant funding.
- Visit the NASP_BAI website to find your BAI certification status.
Step 2: Determine specific equipment needs and cost by visiting the NASP_Ordering page.
Step 3: Determine the grant request amount, up to $500, and secure at least 50% as matching funds.
Step 4: Complete the grant application.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife reserves the right to audit the use of grant monies.
CASP is for in-school archery instruction only. If you are interested in teaching archery in other settings (including after school programs) please visit the Archery Trade Association or USA Archery. In order to participate in CASP, schools must have at least one Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) certified coach. Public schools and charter schools, as defined by § 22-1-101, CRS, are eligible to participate in CASP. Private schools, as defined by § 22-30.5-103, CRS, and nonpublic home-based educational programs, as defined by § 22-33-104.5, CRS, are also eligible to participate in CASP, provided such schools and programs are organizations that have received tax exempt status from the IRS pursuant to § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
