Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Assisted Therapy)
Grants are available for adaptive sports programs providing equine therapy to disabled veterans and armed forces members with mental health issues.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
National Veterans Sports Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – National Veterans Sports Programs
Due Dates: March 31, 2025 (forecasted)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per award; $5,000,000 total program funding; ~25 awards expected
Summary: Supports non-federal organizations in providing equine-assisted adaptive sports therapy for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces, with a focus on mental health.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; eligibility is limited to organizations with significant experience in large-scale adaptive sports programs.
Description
This program provides grant funding to non-federal organizations with substantial experience in managing adaptive sports programs for individuals with disabilities, specifically those disabilities common among Veterans and Armed Forces members. The goal is to expand access to equine-assisted therapy and adaptive sports activities that address both physical and mental health challenges faced by disabled Veterans and service members. Funded activities may include equine therapy instruction, participation, competition, training for staff and volunteers, program development, athlete assessment, equipment and supplies, and evaluation. The primary focus of this funding opportunity is on equine therapy for mental health, and proposals not centered on equine therapy should apply under a separate program (VA-SPORTS-25).
