LDWF Target Range Grant Program Open for 2026 Applications

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Target Range Grant Program, which provides financial assistance for development of shooting ranges in Louisiana, has begun its 2026 application period that will be open until July 1.

The program is designed to help fund planning, development and construction of new, or expansion of existing, shooting ranges. The program uses a portion of existing federal funds allocated to LDWF through the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act from excise taxes paid on certain firearms, ammunition and archery equipment.

Local governments and their subsidiaries, non-profit organizations, commercial entities and other state and federal government agencies are eligible to apply. Following the application period, LDWF will conduct its project selection process and applicants recommended for funding will be notified in September.

For more information or to apply, see the LDWF Target Range Grant Program webpage or contact the LDWF Range Enhancement Coordinator at wlfrangegrants@wlf.la.gov.