VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces
This VA grant funds organizations to create and expand adaptive sports programs that improve physical and mental health for disabled veterans and service members nationwide.
Funder: Department of Veterans Affairs
Due Dates: May 13, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per award; typical awards $175,321; total program funding for FY26 is $16 million; one-year project period.
Summary: Supports organizations to develop and expand adaptive sports programs for disabled veterans and service members nationwide.
Key Information: Applicants must demonstrate at least two years’ experience running large-scale adaptive sports programs for people with disabilities.
Description
This federal grant program, managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events Office, provides funding to organizations to plan, develop, manage, and implement adaptive sports activities for disabled veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. The program aims to improve physical and mental health, promote active lifestyles, and increase access to adaptive sports opportunities in communities across the United States. Supported activities include instruction, participation, and competition in adaptive sports; training and technical assistance for program staff; and program development efforts such as athlete assessment, sport-specific training, equipment purchase, and program evaluation.
