VA: Adaptive Sports Grant Program 2025 - fundsforNGOs

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events (NVSPSE) is accepting applications for its VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program.

Donor Name: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

State: All States

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 07/02/2025

Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

The Adaptive Sports Grant Program provides grants to eligible entities to plan, develop, manage, and implement programs to provide adaptive sports activities for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities.

Funding Priorities

Priorities to be supported by this NOFO are:

providing adaptive sports for Veterans, and members of the Armed Forces, with disabilities in underserved activities that are of increased interest.
providing adaptive sports for Veterans, and members of the Armed Forces, with disabilities in geographic regions where limited adaptive sports opportunities are available for this population.
in-person or web-based training for VA adaptive sports providers that minimizes required travel and maximizes effectiveness.
including VA subject matter experts in the development of the curriculum for in-person or web-based training for adaptive sports providers.
providing classifier certification opportunities to increase qualified personnel across the country.
providing athlete classification opportunities for Veterans, and members of the Armed Forces, with disabilities.

The objective of the NVSPSE office is to provide opportunities for Veterans to improve their independence, well-being, and quality of life through adaptive sports and therapeutic arts programs. VA awards to qualifying organizations to plan, develop, manage, and implement programs to provide adaptive sports and equine therapy opportunities for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces.

Funding Information