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 NRA Foundation grants program is designed to support projects that align with the Foundation's mission to promote firearms safety, education in the shooting sports, and hunting safety. It funds initiatives that educate individuals, particularly youth, about firearms and their historical significance, participation in shooting sports, and safe handling practices. The program encourages research aimed at enhancing firearms safety and marksmanship, and supports activities that align with 501(c)(3) charitable, educational, or scientific purposes. This includes backing the National Rifle Association of America's efforts that contribute to the well-being of the public in a charitable, educational, or competitive sports capacity. Eligibility and the amount of funding provided are determined solely by the Foundation.