Funder: National Veterans Sports Programs
Due Dates: March 31, 2025 (estimated application due date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per award | Total program funding: $5,000,000 | Project period: typically 1 year
Summary: Supports non-federal organizations with experience in adaptive sports to provide equine therapy programs for disabled veterans and armed forces members with mental health issues.
Key Information: This opportunity is specifically for equine therapy; other adaptive sports proposals should apply to VA-SPORTS-25.
This grant opportunity, administered by the National Veterans Sports Programs (NVSP) under the Department of Veterans Affairs, provides funding to support adaptive sports programs that deliver equine-assisted therapy for disabled veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces, particularly those with mental health challenges. The program aims to enhance the independence, well-being, and quality of life of veterans through structured, therapeutic equine activities.
Eligible organizations can use funds to plan, develop, manage, and implement equine therapy programs, including instruction, participation, training, technical assistance, athlete assessment, program development, equipment, and evaluation. The primary goal is to ensure that resources are directed to organizations best equipped to meet the needs and priorities of veterans and service members with disabilities.
Note: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates may be updated when the official Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is released.
No cost sharing or matching is required.
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Training and Support:
| Name/Role | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Grants Management Specialist (NVSPSE) | Grants4Vets@va.gov | (800) 698-2411 |
| General Program Information | Grants4vets@va.gov |
For additional details, visit the National Veterans Sports Programs grant page.