MidwayUSA Foundation Blog
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Explore recent blogs, latest news, and updates. The MidwayUSA Foundation is changing the future of youth shooting sports. We help communities and organizations to raise funds to support their high school, collegiate, club, and other youth shooting teams and activities. Our purpose is to enhance youth shooting sports to improve their confidence and leadership skills through shooting sports..
MidwayUSA Foundation Blog
2d ago
Since the start of MidwayUSA Foundation’s sponsor program, SSP Eyewear has proven its commitment to the future of the outdoor industry by renewing year after year. “SSP Eyewear is thrilled to offer unwavering support to youth shooting sports and MidwayUSA Foundation,” said Mike Bechtel, President of SSP Eyewear. He continued, “A big part of the SSP’s sponsorship includes introducing new and innovative eyewear kits not just used as safety equipment but also to fundraise.” SSP Eyewear is part of the outstanding lineup of free fundraising products we offer our participating youth shooting p ..read more
MidwayUSA Foundation Blog
2d ago
Much like teams and organizations rely on their endowment to fund their program, we rely on industry sponsors to offset costs, allowing more dollars to benefit endowments. Reed’s Family Outdoor Outfitters (Reeds) steps up big and supports two critical programs for us: special events and product grants.
The Minnesota-based retailer has sponsored Day of Clays Minnesota for three years, which includes the upcoming Day of Clays on May 4, 2024, in Little Falls, Minnesota. Reeds’ sponsorship allows us to offset costs that are associated with running an in-person event, and the continued suppo ..read more
MidwayUSA Foundation Blog
2d ago
Outdoor Brands Continue Supporting Youth Shooting Sports!
Leaders of the outdoor industry are continuing to help us change the future of youth shooting sports. SKB Shotguns, ALPS OutdoorZ, and Barepelt have donated products that youth shooting teams are using in their local fundraisers. Our mission is to help communities raise funds to assist their local youth shooting programs and offering free products from our sponsors is one way we accomplish that mission. Donated products we receive from partnering businesses are used in various ways, including our Product Grant Program, Fundra ..read more
MidwayUSA Foundation Blog
2d ago
We Paid Over 5.4 Million to Benefit Youth Shooting Sports! Youth Shooting Team Grants
We have wrapped up another grant cycle and 955 youth shooting teams, nationwide, have received their cash grant to assist with expenses, including ammunition, targets, entry fees, travel, gear, and more. Our latest grant cycle paid $4,378,805 and the average payout per team was $4,585. Every dollar allows more of our youth to be part of shooting sports. Supporting these high school and college athletes is an investment in the future of the outdoor industry. This successful grant cycle wouldn’t be availa ..read more
MidwayUSA Foundation Blog
1w ago
Much like teams and organizations rely on their endowment to fund their program, we rely on industry sponsors to offset costs, allowing more dollars to benefit endowments. Reed’s Family Outdoor Outfitters (Reeds) steps up big and supports two critical programs for us: special events and product grants.
The Minnesota-based retailer has sponsored Day of Clays Minnesota for three years, which includes the upcoming Day of Clays on May 4, 2024, in Little Falls, Minnesota. Reeds’ sponsorship allows us to offset costs that are associated with running an in-person event, and the continued suppo ..read more
MidwayUSA Foundation Blog
1w ago
Outdoor Brands Continue Supporting Youth Shooting Sports!
Leaders of the outdoor industry are continuing to help us change the future of youth shooting sports. SKB Shotguns, ALPS OutdoorZ, and Barepelt have donated products that youth shooting teams are using in their local fundraisers. Our mission is to help communities raise funds to assist their local youth shooting programs and offering free products from our sponsors is one way we accomplish that mission. Donated products we receive from partnering businesses are used in various ways, including our Product Grant Program, Fundra ..read more
MidwayUSA Foundation Blog
1w ago
We Paid Over 5.4 Million to Benefit Youth Shooting Sports! Youth Shooting Team Grants
We have wrapped up another grant cycle and 955 youth shooting teams, nationwide, have received their cash grant to assist with expenses, including ammunition, targets, entry fees, travel, gear, and more. Our latest grant cycle paid $4,378,805 and the average payout per team was $4,585. Every dollar allows more of our youth to be part of shooting sports. Supporting these high school and college athletes is an investment in the future of the outdoor industry. This successful grant cycle wouldn’t be availa ..read more
MidwayUSA Foundation Blog
1w ago
Support your favorite team through online auctions!
Our friends at GunBroker.com are helping us host online auctions to support youth shooting sports. Every winning bid is a donation to the youth shooting program of the winner’s choice, and winning contributions will be matched through our current Matching Program. We will have various items up for grabs throughout the year, such as firearms, gear, and more! Auctions will start on the first Monday of each month and will run for a week. See our online auction page here.
Bid on a PSA 5.7 Rock, Today!
The starting bid for the Palmetto ..read more
MidwayUSA Foundation Blog
1w ago
Outdoor Brands Supporting Youth Shooting Sports!
Leaders of the outdoor industry are stepping up to help us change the future of youth shooting sports. Our mission is to help communities raise funds to assist their local youth shooting programs and offering free products from our sponsors is one way we accomplish that mission. Donated products we receive from partnering businesses are used in various ways, including our Product Grant Program, Fundraising Events, and Special Events. Learn more about some of our recent sponsors below!
Webley & Scott
Webley & Scott is one of th ..read more
MidwayUSA Foundation Blog
3w ago
Support your favorite team through online auctions!
Our friends at GunBroker.com are helping us host online auctions to support youth shooting sports. Every winning bid is a donation to the youth shooting program of the winner’s choice, and winning contributions will be matched through our current Matching Program. We will have various items up for grabs throughout the year, such as firearms, gear, and more! Auctions will start on the first Monday of each month and will run for a week. See our online auction page here.
Bid on a PSA 5.7 Rock, Today!
The starting bid for the Palmetto ..read more