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 offered by the NRA Foundation aims to support a wide range of activities that promote and encourage safety, education, and research in relation to firearms, shooting sports, and hunting. Specific goals of the grant include promoting firearms and hunting safety, educating individuals about firearms, their history, and safe handling practices alongside encouraging participation in shooting sports and hunting. Another primary aim is to support research endeavors that seek to improve firearms safety and marksmanship facilities and techniques.