Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces program
Grants support adaptive sports programs for disabled veterans and service members, funding instruction, training, equipment, and program development.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
National Veterans Sports Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: National Veterans Sports Programs (Department of Veterans Affairs)
Due Dates: March 24, 2025 (Forecasted deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per award; estimated total program funding is $16,000,000; approximately 75 awards expected.
Summary: Supports organizations in delivering adaptive sports and equine therapy programs for disabled Veterans and members of the Armed Forces.
Key Information: No cost sharing or matching required; applicants must be non-federal entities with significant adaptive sports experience.
Description
This program provides grant funding to eligible organizations to plan, develop, manage, and implement adaptive sports and equine therapy activities for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities. Funded activities may include instruction, participation, and competition in adaptive sports; training and technical assistance for program staff; athlete assessment and classification; sport-specific training; program development; equipment and supplies; and program evaluation. The program aims to expand the quantity and quality of sustainable adaptive sports opportunities available to disabled Veterans and service members, addressing both physical and mental health needs.
