APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Eligible Organizations
- In order to apply for a cash grant, your organization must meet the following:
- Participate in the Team or Organizational Endowment Program and have an endowment balance
- Did not receive a cash grant in the following cycle:
- December 2025 cycle
- In order to receive a cash grant, your organization must meet the following:
- Have a minimum endowment balance of $2,000 on June 15, 2026
If you have any questions, we encourage you to contact your regional Program Manager or contact the Foundation office via email (grants@midwayusafoundation.org) or by phone (877-375-4570).
Cash Grant Application and Funding Policy
Below is a summary of information from the “Cash Grant Application and Funding Policy" of the MidwayUSA Foundation, Inc., which governs the award of all grants made from the Team Endowment Program and takes precedence over this document. Receiving a grant based on this application binds the applicant to all provisions of the “Cash Grant Application and Funding Policy". The complete policy is available online at https://www.midwayusafoundation.org/policies/.
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MIDWAYUSA FOUNDATION’S “CASH GRANT APPLICATION AND FUNDING POLICY" PRIOR TO COMPLETING YOUR GRANT APPLICATION.
General Provisions: The MidwayUSA Foundation, Inc. (Foundation) operates the Team and Organizational Endowment Programs. The Foundation was incorporated in 2007 in the State of Missouri and is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity. Funding provided to Participating Organizations through the Team and Organizational Endowment Programs supports a variety of youth focused and firearms-related public interest projects and activities without regard to the age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, or disability of its benefactors in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Foundation cash grants are not guaranteed and must be approved by the Foundation. The Foundation reserves the right to audit the use of grant funding at any time and for any reason. With some exceptions, IRS regulations require us to report grants to your organization (EIN listed on this application) on IRS form 1099-MISC. Ask your tax professional how that may affect your organization.
Projects/Activities Eligible for Funding: Proposed projects/activities must conform to and foster the purposes set forth in the MidwayUSA Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation and mission statement. Allowable 501(c)(3) purposes that align with the MidwayUSA Foundation mission are limited to projects which are or include: charitable, educational, or fostering national or international amateur sports competition. Grant proceeds shall not be used to acquire firearms or to support an individual (e.g., scholarships). Grant proceeds must be directly linked to the shooting team or organization and shall not be used for indirect costs. Grant proceeds shall not be used to lobby or otherwise attempt to influence legislation, to influence the outcome of any public election, to carry on any voter registration drive, or used to contribute to any political campaign of any candidate for public office. An application that fails to demonstrate that grant funds will be used for eligible projects/activities will not be considered for funding.
Cash Grant Application (June Cycle)
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Eligible Organizations
- In order to apply for a cash grant, your organization must meet the following:
- Participate in the Team or Organizational Endowment Program and have an endowment balance
- Did not receive a cash grant in the following cycle:
- December 2025 cycle
- In order to receive a cash grant, your organization must meet the following:
- Have a minimum endowment balance of $2,000 on June 15, 2026
If you have any questions, we encourage you to contact your regional Program Manager or contact the Foundation office via email (grants@midwayusafoundation.org) or by phone (877-375-4570).
Cash Grant Application and Funding Policy
Below is a summary of information from the “Cash Grant Application and Funding Policy" of the MidwayUSA Foundation, Inc., which governs the award of all grants made from the Team Endowment Program and takes precedence over this document. Receiving a grant based on this application binds the applicant to all provisions of the “Cash Grant Application and Funding Policy". The complete policy is available online at https://www.midwayusafoundation.org/policies/.
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MIDWAYUSA FOUNDATION’S “CASH GRANT APPLICATION AND FUNDING POLICY" PRIOR TO COMPLETING YOUR GRANT APPLICATION.
General Provisions: The MidwayUSA Foundation, Inc. (Foundation) operates the Team and Organizational Endowment Programs. The Foundation was incorporated in 2007 in the State of Missouri and is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity. Funding provided to Participating Organizations through the Team and Organizational Endowment Programs supports a variety of youth focused and firearms-related public interest projects and activities without regard to the age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, or disability of its benefactors in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Foundation cash grants are not guaranteed and must be approved by the Foundation. The Foundation reserves the right to audit the use of grant funding at any time and for any reason. With some exceptions, IRS regulations require us to report grants to your organization (EIN listed on this application) on IRS form 1099-MISC. Ask your tax professional how that may affect your organization.
Projects/Activities Eligible for Funding: Proposed projects/activities must conform to and foster the purposes set forth in the MidwayUSA Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation and mission statement. Allowable 501(c)(3) purposes that align with the MidwayUSA Foundation mission are limited to projects which are or include: charitable, educational, or fostering national or international amateur sports competition. Grant proceeds shall not be used to acquire firearms or to support an individual (e.g., scholarships). Grant proceeds must be directly linked to the shooting team or organization and shall not be used for indirect costs. Grant proceeds shall not be used to lobby or otherwise attempt to influence legislation, to influence the outcome of any public election, to carry on any voter registration drive, or used to contribute to any political campaign of any candidate for public office. An application that fails to demonstrate that grant funds will be used for eligible projects/activities will not be considered for funding.