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Equine Therapy Grants (VA-EQUINE-26) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This grant specifically focuses on providing equine therapy for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities, particularly those addressing mental health issues. It is part of the broader VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program.
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Document Type:Grants Notice Opportunity Number:VA-EQUINE-25-FORECAST Opportunity Title:Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Assisted Therapy) Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation:Adaptive Sports and Equine Therapy Activities for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces as authorized by 38 U.S.C.
521A. Expected Number of Awards:25 Assistance Listings:64.
034 -- VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Forecasted Date:Aug 30, 2024 Last Updated Date:Sep 25, 2025 Estimated Post Date:Jan 24, 2025 Estimated Application Due Date:Mar 31, 2025 Estimated Award Date:Sep 30, 2025 Estimated Project Start Date:Oct 01, 2025 Archive Date:Sep 26, 2025 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 5,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:Eligible applicants must qualify as a non-Federal Government entity with significant experience in managing a large-scale adaptive sports program for persons with disabilities if those disabilities are those that disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces may have.
## Additional Information Agency Name:National Veterans Sports Programs Description:Eligible applicants must qualify as a non-Federal Government entity with significant experience in managing a large-scale adaptive sports program for persons with disabilities if those disabilities are those that disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces may have.
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.
For the purpose of this program, adaptive sports activities include: (1)instruction, participation, and competition in adaptive sports; (2)training and technical assistance to program administrators, coaches, recreation therapists, instructors, VA employees, and other appropriate individuals; (3)coordination, Paralympic classification of athletes, athlete assessment, sport-specific training techniques, program development (including programs at the local level), sports equipment, supplies, program evaluation, and other activities related to the implementation and operation of the program.
The primary goal for this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) 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.
This NOFA announces the availability of up to $5,000,000 to be awarded for proposals providing equine therapy targeted for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities related to mental health issues. Adaptive Sports proposals not focused on equine therapy should apply to VA-SPORTS-25. Link to Additional Information:[](https://www.
blogs. va. gov/nvspse/grant-program/) Grantor Contact Information:Vanietta Armstrong Supervisory Grants Management Specialist National Veterans Sports Programs & Special Events (NVSPSE) #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Non-federal government entities with significant experience managing large-scale adaptive sports programs for persons with disabilities. Must address mental health through equine therapy. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Assisted Therapy) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This 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, specifically targeting equine therapy for mental health issues. The primary goal is to ensure appropriate resources are provided to entities capable of meeting the needs of disabled Veterans and Armed Forces members.
Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Therapy Grants) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This specific grant within the VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program focuses on providing equine therapy for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities, particularly those addressing mental health issues. Grants are awarded to qualifying organizations to plan, develop, manage, and implement adaptive sports, training, and other opportunities.
Temporary Residence Adaptation (TRA) Grant is sponsored by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The TRA grant is available to SAH/SHA eligible Veterans and service members who are temporarily residing in a family member's home that needs modifications to meet their needs. This grant does not deduct from the total SAH/SHA lifetime benefit.