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

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 for adaptive sports activities including instruction, participation, and competition in adaptive sports; training and technical assistance to program administrators, coaches, recreation therapists, instructors, VA employees, and other appropriate individuals; 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 grant awards will be for a 12-month period from September 30, 2022 – September 30, 2023. The maximum award amount for an application under this NOFA is $750,000.00.

Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the grant, an applicant must qualify as a Non-Federal Government entity with significant experience in managing a large-scale adaptive sports program for persons with disabilities. The entity must comply with 2 CFR Parts 25 and 200 criteria for a Non-Federal entity eligible for federal grant programs. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds.

Period of Performance
The grant awards will be for a 12-month period from September 30, 2022 – September 30, 2023.

Grant Value
The NOFO announces the availability of up to $14,500,000 for initial grants to provide adaptive sports activities under the Adaptive Sports Grant Program to Veterans and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities.