Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces program

Background
The Adaptive Sports Grant Program provides grants to eligible adaptive sports entities to plan, develop, manage, and implement programs to provide adaptive sports activities for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities. The primary goal is to ensure that appropriate levels of resources are provided to eligible adaptive sports entities with capabilities that are well-suited to meet the needs and priorities for Veterans with disabilities and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities.

Grant Details
The grant program provides funding of up to $14,500,000 for proposals to plan, develop, manage, and implement programs that provide adaptive sports activities for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities. The maximum award amount for an application under this NOFA is $750,000.00. All Adaptive Sports Grant awards will be for a 12-month period from September 30, 2024 – September 30, 2025. To be eligible, an applicant must qualify as a Non-Federal Government entity with significant experience in managing a large-scale adaptive sports program. The application process requires submission through www.grants.gov by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 27, 2024.

Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, an applicant must demonstrate significant experience in managing adaptive sports activities and must comply with criteria for a Non-Federal entity eligible for federal grant programs. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds. Equine therapy grant applications should be submitted to Funding Opportunity Number VA-EQUINE-24.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the grant is from September 30, 2024 – September 30, 2025.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is up to $14,500,000. The maximum award amount for an application under this NOFA is $750,000.00.