Youth Shooting Teams Awarded Cash Grants
Youth shooting team across the nation have received cash grants to assist with critical expenses through our Team Endowment Program. The most recent grant cycle awarded 559 youth shooting teams. The team grant funds, which totaled $2,610,523, assist with ammunition, targets, entry fees, travel, gear, and more. Cash grants paid in 2024 now total $11,316,527. This year, the average grant payout per team is $4,535. Every dollar donated allows more of our youth to be part of a shooting team. Supporting these high school and college athletes is an investment in the future of shooting sports, the outdoors, and even conservation. We want to thank all our supporters, sponsors, and partners. These funds wouldn’t be available to the youth shooting community without you!
“The Shanksville-Stonycreek High School varsity rifle team has reached a point that we couldn’t even imagine twenty years ago. Team core operations are fully funded by annual MidwayUSA Foundation grants.” – Jay McClatchey, Co-founder and Volunteer Coach
Youth Shooting Organizations Also Receive Cash Grants
Just like teams, agency and donor-designated endowments now apply for their grants during the spring and fall grant cycles. These organizations have a mission or program focused on youth shooting sports. They are vital partners in growing youth shooting sports, hosting youth shooting events, providing resources and training coaches, and offering additional support critical to our youth shooting teams. In our most recent grant cycle, we awarded over $710,221 to 24 organizations and three donor-advised funds. The next cash grant cycle will open on October 15.