A total of $75,000 will be made available to qualifying colleges or universities to start new competitive shooting teams or support existing teams. Each grant recipient will receive up to $7,500 in matching funds from NSSF.

“Competing in a college target shooting program allows student-athletes to advance their skills and compete at higher levels,” said Sanetti. “Colleges are seeing that target shooting is a popular and legitimate sport in which both men and women can compete. NSSF stands ready with funding and expertise to help any interested college further its shooting sports program.”

Anyone interested in starting or strengthening a college shotgun, rifle or pistol team or club can find resources and grant opportunities at www.nssf.org/college.