Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Target Range Grant Program, which provides financial assistance for development of shooting ranges in Louisiana, will begin accepting applications for its 2024 grant cycle on April 1. Interested entities can submit online applications until July 1.
The program is designed to help fund planning, development and construction of new or expansion of existing shooting ranges. The program uses a portion of existing federal funds allocated to LDWF through Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act from excise taxes paid on certain firearms, ammunition and archery equipment.
Local governments and their subsidiaries, non-profit organizations, commercial entities and other state and federal government agencies are eligible to apply.
Following the applications period, LDWF will conduct its selection process in July and August. Selected projects will be notified in September with grants awarded in January 2025.
For more information or to apply, go to https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/target-range-grant-program or contact the LDWF Range Enhancement Coordinator at wlfrangegrants@wlf.la.gov or 337-491-2201.
