COLO SPRGS, CO (June 28, 2025) – In 2025, the Bunker Club proudly awarded 22 grants to the next generation of rising junior athletes through its annual Bunker Club Endowment Grant. Each awardee received $6,363 to support critical needs, such as entry fees, travel for matches, gun support, competition gear, and ammunition, resources critical for athletes working to reach the next level in their development.

The Bunker Club Grant represents a long-standing commitment to supporting American talent at the earliest stages of their journey toward high-performance sport. With a focus on juniors who are not yet receiving financial support from USA Shooting, the U.S. government, or other institutions, the program ensures that financial limitations do not stand in the way of potential.

Launched in 1998 with no initial capital, the Bunker Club Endowment has since provided $4.8 million in direct support to junior shooters across the country. Its mission is to enable the pursuit of excellence by identifying and assisting athletes with strong potential to represent the United States in future international competition.

Beyond the junior endowment, the Bunker Club remains a passionate supporter of USA Shooting. In recent years, members have raised an additional $60,000 in support of the “March to Paris” campaign for the elite Olympic team. In 2024, the Club also contributed $25,000 to support much-needed repairs to the USA Shooting shotgun range.

The 2025 Bunker Club Grant is more than just a financial award; it’s an investment in the potential and dreams of athletes who represent the future of American shooting sports. Through unwavering donor commitment, the Bunker Club continues to ensure that talented young athletes have the resources and encouragement they need to succeed.

The grants are open to all junior athletes who have not previously received any financial support from USA Shooting. The application window opens in the first quarter of every calendar year.

The Bunker Club’s continued investment in junior athletes reflects a belief in the power of sport to build character, sharpen discipline, and prepare the next generation for excellence on and off the field of play. By helping to remove financial barriers in the earliest stages of development, the Club not only fuels athletic dreams—it safeguards the future of American shooting sports for generations to come.