MidwayUSA Foundation is proud to announce cash grants have been paid to nearly 1,000 youth shooting sports programs. Combined, the latest grants are paying over $5.4 million to assist with expenses youth shooting teams and organizations incur regularly. Doug Lindner, Warroad Warriors Trap Club Board President in Warroad, Minnesota, spoke about the importance of their […]
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Umarex USA, Student Air Rifle Program and Midway USA Foundation Collaborate to Benefit Youth Shooting Sports
MidwayUSA Foundation is the leading advocate for youth shooting sports, providing annual cash grants to youth shooting teams and state, regional, and national organizations. The Student Air Rifle Program (SAR) is an organization that relies on a MidwayUSA Foundation endowment to cover critical expenses. SAR facilitates an introduction to the sport of target shooting to […]
MidwayUSA Foundation Joins USA Shooting to Host Airgun Camp at the Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
MidwayUSA Foundation, a proud partner of USA Shooting, is holding an air gun training camp, featuring Olympians and top-tier coaches, at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center (USOPTC) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, November 10-12. Every athlete and coach registration is a donation to the MidwayUSA Foundation endowment of the registrant’s choice. These endowments are […]
MidwayUSA Foundation Grants Over $4.6 Million to Youth Shooting Programs
MidwayUSA Foundation is proud to announce the payout of over $4.6 million in cash grants to over 950 youth shooting programs, including youth shooting teams and organizations. Since MidwayUSA Foundation’s inception, cash grants paid to support youth shooting programs total over $55 Million. This latest grant cycle paid an average of $4,246 per youth shooting team. Many youth shooting teams rely on these funds to pay for ammunition, targets, entry fees, travel, safety equipment, and more.
Midway USA Foundation Hosts Successful SHOT Show Reception with Strong Industry Support
The leading advocate for youth shooting sports, MidwayUSA Foundation, recently held its first event at NSSF’s 2023 SHOT Show. Over 100 supporters gathered on Wednesday, January 18, for a reception to share ways the industry can support youth shooting sports. In attendance were corporate and industry partners, top youth shooting athletes, and guest speakers, Larry and Brenda Potterfield. “Having been to many events at SHOT Show over the years, I felt MidwayUSA Foundation knocked it out of the park. It was great to hear young shooting athletes share their stories and be recognized,” said Jon Zinnel of Federal Premium, CCI, Remington, & HEVI-Shot Ammunition.
MidwayUSA Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications
Each year, youth shooting teams and organizations that hold an endowment with MidwayUSA Foundation are eligible to apply for a cash grant. MidwayUSA Foundation is currently accepting cash grant applications through December 15. Cash grants can assist with the long list of expenses shooting teams incur throughout their season and beyond, including ammo, targets, range […]
Olympians from USA Shooting join MidwayUSA Foundation to Host Air Gun Training Camp
Preserving the future of shooting sports means providing a variety of assets to young shooters, including mentors, ranges, and funding. Recently, MidwayUSA Foundation offered all three to air rifle and air pistol shooters at an Air Gun Training Camp held in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the impressive X Count facility. Young shooting athletes received expert […]
MidwayUSA Foundation Adds Board Member
MidwayUSA Foundation recently held its biannual Board of Directors meeting in Marengo, Ohio,during Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation’s National Championships. Throughout the week, MidwayUSA Foundation’s board members were able to see thousands of young athletes compete at the highest level in all shooting disciplines. This meeting also welcomed a new member to the board. Aaron Mazer, […]
MidwayUSA Foundation Awards Coach Training Grants
Columbia, MO – For the second year, MidwayUSA Foundation has provided cash grants to help train more youth shooting sports coaches. This year, 54 cash grants have been awarded for a total payout of $250,000. This Coach Training Grant Program further proves the impact of MidwayUSA Foundation and its commitment to change the future of […]
Tippmann Arms Supports MidwayUSA Foundation
Columbia, MO – Tippmann Arms has stepped up to support youth shooting sports through a MidwayUSA Foundation sponsorship. “Here at Tippmann Arms, we are excited to be sponsors of the MidwayUSA Foundation, which has an incredible program supporting our next generation shooters,” says Dennis Tippmann Jr, President of Tippmann Arms. “MidwayUSA Foundation fits with our […]