Did it 10+ years ago. My home club (in FL) paid for the class, then I was obligated to pull range RSO Duty from time to time. It was no big deal. Now, my local club puts on the course. Students pay their own way - then are expected to pull RSO duty and can use the range without supervision by someone else. At this range (A.R.P.C., AVL, NC) no one is allowed to shoot unless there is a certified RSO on duty. As far as I know, there is no substantial re-certification fee. I may have had to pay a small charge for an updated "card", but it was small enough that I've forgotten. I've found that the certification is a good introduction point if I go to shoot at a range where I'm not known to management. I have no regrets and am glad I did it when I did.

I have wondered just how much the NRA RSO course is applicable to guys shooting mostly ASSRA matches.   

The local club I belong to has a card-controlled-access security-fenced range with recording security cameras. ALL club members who want to use the gun ranges (it is a multi sport conservation club with fishing camping archer etcetc) are required to take a one-day NRA+Club safety course to obtain an digital access card.  Sign-in at the club house is required with guests if any listed by name and address, and a total of shots (and cartridge) fired listed (something to do with the lead accountability).

Few of our local ranges--probably half a dozen total within an hours drive have on-site RSOs other than during events.  About half are open public access ranges with a log in sheet and a suggested donation box.

I got my RSO training through the Mich DNR so I can't comment on cost. Program was worthwhile as it covered setting up rules and policies regarding shooting and safety. Renewal is very minor fees, less than a few bucks per year.

Our club is required to be open to the public on weekends as a condition of our operating permit.  We have RSOs on duty, but they are only certified by our club's executive board.  The RSOs are not NRA certified.   

I am very worried about what will happen if we have an accident or some incident that winds up in court.  Someone will get tossed to the leftist lawyers and I am afraid it will be the Range Officers on duty at the time.

Seems to me, if you are going to be a Range Safety Officer, it is very much in your personal best interest to have the NRA certification.

I have taken the class, it cost me $85 last year.
(actually set up the class for my local club, we now have 30 RSOs on board).
IMO it is a good thing to have from a legal standpoint and also a safety standpoint.
The way that I see it... a gun club can never have an accident because there are too many people watching and waiting to shut us down.
So anything that we can do to keep us safe will also keep us shooting.

The problem that I have is that the NRA does not set prices for their courses so the "instructor" can charge whatever he can get.
They should be pushing classes for the advancement and safety of the shooting sports, not for the padding of bank accounts.

"I am very worried about what will happen if we have an accident or some incident that winds up in court.  Someone will get tossed to the leftist lawyers and I am afraid it will be the Range Officers on duty at the time."

IF the mentioned above happens, any and ALL officers of the club is liable. They all will be subpenaed to court. If not bonded or insured through the club their personal property is at stake.
It is very wise to protect with whatever it takes to do so.

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Don't know about state grants, but there is no NRA requirement for NRA trained RSOs with their grants.