Equipping Kentucky's youth with discipline across disciplines
From county 4-H clubs to competitive high school squads, TargetKY provides direct subsidies, certified safety gear, and qualified coaching support across five premier target disciplines.
Trap Shooting
Single & handicap clay target discipline
Athletes track away-flying clay targets launched from a single central bunker, mastering rhythmic timing, stance stability, and split-second target acquisition.
Grades 6–12 (Ages 11–18)
Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) & KY 4-H Shooting Sports
NRA Level 1 Shotgun Coach & 4-H Certified
KY Hunter Education + Range Safety Protocol
Trap Shooting Practice
420+ athletes across Kentucky
Grant Fund Allocation Breakdown
Every dollar contributed goes directly into tangible equipment, certified training, and tournament travel for Kentucky student athletes.
Certified Eye & Ear Protection
ANSI-certified ballistic eye protection and custom molded ear defenders supplied directly to all rookie athletes.
Covers 1,200+ youth athletes annually
Ammunition Subsidies & Range Supply
Direct price-offset grants for practice and match ammunition delivered in bulk to verified scholastic team armories.
Over 240 cases distributed statewide
Clay Targets & Range Access Fees
Full underwriting of biodegradable clay birds and facility lane reservation fees for weekly scheduled practice blocks.
15,000+ rounds sponsored this season
Scholastic State & National Entry Fees
Travel stipends and tournament registration fees so financial standing never bars a qualified Kentucky student from competing.
Sponsored 48 teams in recent state meets
Empower your local school team or 4-H county club
Coaches, athletic directors, and club organizers can request equipment subsidies, safety gear packages, and competition fee grants. Our board reviews applications quarterly with transparent statewide priority scoring.
Clear path to Commonwealth support
TargetKY provides direct equipment and competition travel grants for certified coaches, high school athletic directors, 4-H clubs, and scholastic shooting teams across Kentucky.
Confirm active Kentucky club standing, coach safety certifications, and verified youth athlete roster count.
Submit itemized requests for clay targets, ammunition, protective safety eye/ear gear, or competition travel stipends.
Independent advisory scoring based on verified equipment need, athlete safety compliance, and regional distribution.
Direct vendor equipment vouchers or travel stipends issued with mandatory transparent receipt reconciliation.
Structured decision cycles & guaranteed timelines
Applications are reviewed quarterly by our independent safety and coaching advisory council to maintain balanced resource distribution across all Kentucky counties.
TargetKY grants are funded entirely by dedicated donor contributions. Zero administrative overhead is deducted from team gear or travel voucher disbursements.