USUnited States·Department of Veterans Affairs·Grant

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

Administered by National Veterans Sports Programs

Veterans

About this grant

The VA NVSPSE Program announces the availability of up to $16M (subject to the availability of Federal funds) for the VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program. VA will award grants to qualifying organizations to plan, develop, manage, and implement programs to provide adaptive sports, training, and other opportunities for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities. Applications focused on equine therapy addressing the mental health needs of Veterans will not be considered under th Grant Number: VA-SPORTS-26.

Key facts

Funding amount$1 – $16M (non-repayable)
DeadlineN/A
Grant typeFederal Grant
Funding typeGrant
CountryUnited States
RegionDepartment of Veterans Affairs
Funding bodyNational Veterans Sports Programs
IndustriesGeneral

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

  • Check official grant listing for detailed eligibility requirements

What the funding covers

  • Award Maximum: $750K
  • Total Program Funding: $16M

How to apply

  1. 1Check eligibility: Confirm your organization type (e.g., nonprofit, state government), project alignment, and deadlines from the opportunity synopsis.
  2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
  3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
  4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
  5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
  6. 6Grant Number: VA-SPORTS-26
  7. 7Posted: 2025-09-02

Application tips

Apply on official website

Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the National Veterans Sports Programs website before applying.

FUNDING AMOUNT$1 – $16MNon-repayable grant
DEADLINEN/A
GRANT TYPEFederal Grant
REGIONDepartment of Veterans Affairs
INDUSTRIES
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