The following activities are not eligible for funding:

• Projects which confer private benefit upon the applying organization/group
• Deficit financing (Payment for something already purchased or reimbursement for an event that has already taken place)
• Projects for commercial ventures (private business)
• Projects which require membership in the NRA or in the applying organization/group
• Applications from organizations/groups that have not submitted a final report for a previously awarded grant

• No funding will be awarded to an applicant for payment of administrative fees, office overhead, or other similar charges.
• The Foundation does not approve multi-year funding of projects. Requests must be submitted for consideration each year. The fact that funds were awarded in one year shall not be construed as a guarantee of funding in subsequent years.
• Funding cannot be given for competitions requiring NRA or other club or association membership. In addition, although grants may be sought for the purpose of fostering national or international amateur sports competition, grant awards cannot be made for the purpose of providing facilities or equipment to be used in such competitions.