The NRA Foundation's mission is focused on providing financial support to enhance the shooting sports, including education, safety, and marksmanship. Through fundraising and donations, the Foundation awards grants for educational and public service programs in communities across the United States.
The grant program by The NRA Foundation seeks to fund projects that align with its mission to promote firearm and hunting safety, educate individuals on firearms, their history, and safe handling practices, and support the activities of the National Rifle Association that are in line with charitable, educational, or scientific purposes. Grant applications must meet IRS guidelines for charitable purposes and support initiatives such as improving firearms safety, encouraging responsible firearm use and marksmanship, and conducting research to enhance these areas. The foundation places a strong emphasis on educational activities that benefit the youth and the general welfare of the public, as well as projects that support national or international sports competition.