VA Offers $16M for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans
Summary
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering up to $16 million in grants through its Adaptive Sports Grant Program. The funding aims to support organizations in developing and implementing adaptive sports programs for disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces. Applications are due by May 13, 2026.
What changed
The VA's National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events (NVSPSE) Office has announced the availability of up to $16,000,000 for its Adaptive Sports Grant Program. This funding opportunity, identified by Assistance Listing 64.034 and Funding Opportunity Number VA-SPORTS-26, will be awarded to eligible government entities, educational institutions, for-profit and non-profit organizations, and individuals. The grants are intended to support the planning, development, management, and implementation of adaptive sports, training, and other opportunities for veterans and armed forces members with disabilities.
Eligible entities must submit their applications through Grants.gov by May 13, 2026. The VA anticipates making one award with a minimum of $750,000 and a maximum of $16,000,000. Applicants should consult the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and application forms provided on Grants.gov for detailed requirements and submission instructions. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for these grants.
What to do next
- Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (VA-SPORTS-26_NOFO.pdf) for detailed eligibility and program requirements.
- Prepare and submit grant applications through Grants.gov by the deadline of May 13, 2026.
- Consult the VA NVSPSE Program website and Grants.gov for application forms and submission instructions.
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Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces
Agency: National Veterans Sports Programs
Assistance Listings: 64.034 -- VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces
Last Updated: March 26, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The VA NVSPSE Program announces the availability of up to $16,000,000 (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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- County governments
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
National Veterans Sports Program and Special Events Office
Grants Specialist
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VA-SPORTS-26_NOFO.pdf | Notice of Funding Opportunity | Mar 27, 2026 11:55 AM UTC |
| VA10096.pdf | Adaptive Sports Grant Application | Mar 27, 2026 11:58 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: May 13, 2026
Application process
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Award
$16,000,000
Program Funding
--
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$750,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
VA-SPORTS-26
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Adaptive Sports Grants for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 521A
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 27, 2026
Archive date:
June 12, 2026
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