Overview
Welcome to the Pennsylvania Game Commission Shooting Range Improvement Program. Our goal is to provide funding to organizations that meet the necessary criteria and wish to develop new or unique projects that will have a positive impact on Pennsylvania hunters and shooters.
- APPLICATIONS OPEN: April 1, 2025
- SUBMISSIONS DUE: June 1, 2025
- PROJECTS SELECTED BY: July 1, 2025
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Applicants who are eligible to apply for SRIP grants are existing shooting ranges, shooting clubs, recreational shooting organizations, archery clubs, and education groups. Applicants must demonstrate public use of current facilities. Examples of public use of facilities include public range times, educational outreach/trainings, or organized shooting competitions. Retail ranges are not eligible to apply for this program.
Selection Process 2025
A total of $500,000 will be awarded during the 2025 grant cycle. A max of $50,000 dollars will be award per application.
Awards shall be made to applicants based on review by a three-member committee selected by the PGC. The scores will be totaled and then averaged for the final score.
Awards will be made to applicants who provide a complete application and who, in the sole and final judgment of the PGC, provide proposals that best reflect the goals and interests of the program.
Award recipients shall be required to sign contracts with the PGC following notification of acceptance. Award recipients shall be required to execute and submit all other necessary documentation (e.g. reports) as directed during the term of the life of the contract agreement following all state guidelines.
Eligible Projects
Projects for rifle, handgun, shotgun, skeet, and trap ranges should be designed to standards found in National Rifle Association (NRA) Range Source Book, a Guide to Planning and Construction, or the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) website.
For archery ranges, design information is available on websites for the Archery Trade Association, the National Field Archery Association, and other organizations.
Design may also mirror PGC state game land ranges.
How to Apply
To apply for the 2025 Shooting Range Improvement Grant, please read the guide carefully and complete the application below.
**In the event of grant acceptance, applicants will work with PGC officials to allow for random monitoring of contract obligations to maintain compliance with any contractually agreed upon activities.