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FWP News: Shooting Range Development Grant projects receive funding 

HELENA – Approximately $260,000 was awarded to three projects through the Shooting Range Development Grant Program, which is administered by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.   Project Club Award Laurel Rod & Gun Club New Range Development Laurel Rod & Gun Club $90,000 1,000 Yard Range Phase 1 Mineral County Shooting Sports Association $80,000 Part 2 Youth…

HELENA – Approximately $260,000 was awarded to three projects through the Shooting Range Development Grant Program, which is administered by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.  

Project

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Club

Award

Laurel Rod & Gun Club New Range Development

Laurel Rod & Gun Club

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$90,000

1,000 Yard Range Phase 1

Mineral County Shooting Sports Association

$80,000

Part 2 Youth Shooting Sports Complex

Western Montana Fish & Game Association

$90,000

TOTAL

$260,000

Montana’s Shooting Range Grant Program provides funding to nonprofit shooting clubs, organizations, local governments and school districts to build and improve public shooting ranges throughout the state.

To learn more about the Shooting Range Grant Program and to download a grant application, visit FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/grant-programs/shooting-range. For more information, contact Seth McArthur at smcarthur@mt.gov or 406-444-3753.

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