CPW accepting applications for shooting range grants through April 11
Joey Livingston
DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is now accepting applications for shooting range construction and improvement grants through the Shooting Range Grant Development Program (SRDG). Established in 2009, the program is the largest of its kind in the nation and has supported more than 75 shooting range improvement projects across Colorado. An estimated $750,000 will be available in the 2025 grant cycle, although that amount could increase based on available funding. Archery ranges are also eligible for grant funding. Applications are due to CPW by April 11, 2025.
Travis Long, coordinator of the Shooting Range Grant Program, notes that grants have helped develop new shooting ranges, improved safety and upgraded facilities at existing ranges. "Many ranges have utilized the grant program to expand and improve their resources and offerings, leveraging the grant funding to help grow shooting sports by bringing in new participants as well as retaining existing ones."
Some examples of range improvements over just the last few years include taller berms and backstops, better lighting and electrical connections, ADA access, new firing lines and shade structures, development of entirely new ranges and additional recreational shooting opportunities.
Grants will be for a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum to be determined by the review and approval process. Program funds can cover up to 75% of eligible project costs.
“Public access commensurate with funding support is an important consideration,” said Long. "CPW is committed to the continued expansion of recreational shooting opportunities for everyone in our state, and this program highlights our commitment to a collaborative approach to achieve that goal.”
Additional eligibility, project and application information is available online.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and registration fees to support its operations, including: 43 state parks and more than 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, management of fishing and hunting, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails, boating and outdoor education. CPW's work contributes approximately $6 billion in total economic impact annually throughout Colorado.