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Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces is a program from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events Office) that funds organizations providing adaptive sports and therapeutic arts opportunities to disabled Veterans and Armed Forces members.
Grants support planning, development, management, and implementation of large-scale adaptive sports programs authorized under 38 U.S. Code 521A. Eligible organizations must be non-federal entities with significant experience managing large-scale adaptive sports programs, affiliated with a National Paralympic Committee or National Governing Body authorized for Paralympic sports.
Awards range from ,000 to ,000,000, and qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may apply. The 2026 application deadline is May 11, 2026.
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Grant Program - National Veterans Sports Programs Talk to the Veterans Crisis Line now VA | Adaptive Sports and Arts Grant Program Department of Veterans Affairs (jdt) 2025-12-01T14:57:14-05:00 Support for Disabled Veterans Participating in Adaptive Sports and Therapeutic Arts Thanks to the VA Adaptive Sports Grant, the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation (JMMF) was able to visit Oahu and extend the reach of their Military Ocean Therapy program in February.
The Adaptive Sports Grant Program is facilitated and managed by the National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events Office (NVSP&SE). The mission of the NVSP&SE 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 grants to qualifying organizations to plan, develop, manage, and implement programs to provide adaptive sports opportunities for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces as authorized under 38 United States Code 521A. To be eligible for a grant, an organization must be a non-federal entity with significant experience in managing a large-scale adaptive sports program.
As per 38 Code of Federal Regulations 77, criteria for inclusion is defined as programs that are (1) affiliated with a National Paralympic Committee or a National Governing Body authorized to provide Paralympic sports, (2) an adaptive sports program of a National Governing Body that meets additional requirements, or (3) an adaptive sports program in which at least 50 persons with disabilities participate or the eligible participants reside in at least five different congressional districts.
Of note, federal agencies are not eligible to receive grant funding through the Adaptive Sports Grant Program. Federal agencies are encouraged to partner with non-federal entities to jointly create national, regional, and community-based programs that provide adaptive sports activities for disabled Veterans and members of the Armed Forces.
VA issues a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through the federal government’s designated grant portal ( grants. gov ). Please see the “Apply” tab for detailed information on the application process.
Adaptive sports activities that are authorized under the Adaptive Sports Grant Program: Instruction, participation, and competition in adaptive sports; Training and technical assistance to program administrators, coaches, recreation therapists, instructors, VA employees, and other appropriate individuals; and 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.
2025 Adaptive Sports Grant Recipients List (Sept. 30, 2025– Sept. 30, 2026) Adaptive Sports Center, Crested Butte, Colorado Mike Gooler, a Marine Corps Veteran, is one of the thousands of Veterans gaining new experiences through community organizations who receive VA adaptive sports grants.
“The Adaptive Sports Center’s facilities were nothing short of amazing, providing all the necessary accommodations for individuals with varying abilities to fully enjoy the slopes,” said Gooler. “As a military veteran, ski therapy has been instrumental in helping me navigate through my experiences and injuries.
Skiing provides me with sense of freedom and empowerment … and having my family by my side, witnessing my progress and sharing the joy of skiing, was truly special.
” Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Inc. With the support of the VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program, the Topfield Equestrian Center completed their first 4-week Grounding Resilience in Training (GRIT) group while working with a group of Veteran Peer Mentors from the City University of New York Veterans Services program.
The Veterans completed their program by serving as sidewalkers for two clients with disabilities, both of whom also have a parent who has served our country. FY26 Adaptive Sports FORECAST VA-SPORTS-26 & VA-EQUINE-26 To receive more information about future VA Adaptive Sports Grants, email Grants4vets@va. gov .
The VA-SPORTS-26 Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Adaptive Sports Grants & Equine Therapy) Forecasts can be found at Grants. gov website Grants. gov website.
The VA Adaptive Sports Grant Instructions for Application, NOFO, VA Form 10096, VA Form 10091, and Frequently Asked Questions are posted for download on this page. These documents will be updated during the grant application period, as applicable. VA Form 10096 Adaptive Sports Grant Application Submit the digital VA Form 10091 using the Customer Engagement Portal: Customer Engagement Portal (va.
gov) You must have a Unique Entity ID You must be registered in System for Award Management You must be registered in grants. gov . Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on instructions and guidance on how to complete the required documents.
Please refer to the Fill Out Webforms on Grants. gov for instructions on how to complete required forms Application Instructions to Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs We’re here anytime, day or night - 24/7 If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves.
Call 1-800-273-8255 and press have hearing loss 1-800-799-4889 Get more resources at VeteransCrisisLine. net . OPR : Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs (OPIA) Date last updated December 1, 2025
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations per stored grant data; page content was not fully rendered. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $750,000–$5,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 11, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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