Advancing Sports Diplomacy Through Adaptive Sports
The US Embassy Kyiv seeks proposals for a program using American adaptive sports expertise to help rehabilitate Ukrainian wounded veterans, strengthen US-Ukraine ties, and promote US leadership.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Ukraine
Due Dates: August 31, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $30,000–$150,000 per award; up to 3 awards; total program funding $150,000; project period up to 18 months
Summary: Supports U.S. or Ukrainian non-profits in building Ukraine’s capacity to rehabilitate and reintegrate wounded veterans through adaptive sports, leveraging American expertise and partnerships.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Mission to Ukraine, invites U.S. or Ukrainian not-for-profit organizations—including civil society and non-governmental organizations—to propose projects that build Ukraine’s capacity to support wounded veterans through adaptive sports. The program aims to leverage American leadership and expertise in sport to advance rehabilitation, foster U.S.-Ukraine partnerships, and project American leadership in sports diplomacy. Activities may include specialized athletic clinics, sports-focused English language programming, and adaptive sports tournaments, all designed to expand the reach of adaptive sports as a tool for rehabilitation and social reintegration of veterans across Ukraine.
