Various agencies, organizations, and others provide funding for hunter education.

• The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service provides federal aid to state wildlife agencies to support a variety of hunting-related projects, including hunter education, land acquisition, and improvement of wildlife habitat. The Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration funding was established in 1937 by the Pittman–Robertson Act.
• State wildlife agencies sponsor the hunter education programs that are found in each state or province.
• Non-governmental organizations (Ducks Unlimited, IHEA–USA, etc.) offer hunter education and firearm safety education materials and training.
• Local hunting clubs, civic clubs, and businesses often provide the facilities and equipment for hunter education courses.