The Department of Veteran Affairs is offering grants to support the Adaptive Sports Programs, providing opportunities for disabled Veterans and members of the Armed Forces. The grants cover adaptive sports activities, training, technical assistance, coordination, and program development. Eligible entities can receive funding to enhance instruction, participation, and competition in adaptive sports, as well as to improve the overall quality and accessibility of such programs. Applicants should aim to promote inclusivity and provide necessary support for athletes with disabilities. The closing date for applications is August 11, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 258778
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | VA-ASP-2015-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces |
| 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 for Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 75 |
| Assistance Listings: | 64.034 — VA Assistance to United States Paralympic Integrated Adaptive Sports Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 01, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 08, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 11, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Adaptive sports entities with significant experience in large-scale adaptive sports programs. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Veterans Sports Programs |
| Description: | The ASP Programs purpose is to enable eligible adaptive sports entities to plan, develop, manage, and implement programs to provide opportunities for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. This is accomplished through grants enabling adaptive sports activities that 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; and (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 grants to adaptive sports entities that will coordinate or provide adaptive sports activities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Welch
Paralympic Program Specialist Phone 202-632-7136 Email:michael.welch5@va.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modified closing date to 08/11/2014. | Jul 08, 2014 | |
| Jul 08, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | VA-ASP-2015-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces |
| 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 for Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 75 |
| Assistance Listings: | 64.034 — VA Assistance to United States Paralympic Integrated Adaptive Sports Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 01, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 08, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 11, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Adaptive sports entities with significant experience in large-scale adaptive sports programs. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Veterans Sports Programs |
| Description: | The ASP Programs purpose is to enable eligible adaptive sports entities to plan, develop, manage, and implement programs to provide opportunities for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. This is accomplished through grants enabling adaptive sports activities that 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; and (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 grants to adaptive sports entities that will coordinate or provide adaptive sports activities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Welch
Paralympic Program Specialist Phone 202-632-7136 Email:michael.welch5@va.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | VA-ASP-2015-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces |
| 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 for Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 75 |
| Assistance Listings: | 64.034 — VA Assistance to United States Paralympic Integrated Adaptive Sports Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 06, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Adaptive sports entities with significant experience in large-scale adaptive sports programs. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Veterans Sports Programs |
| Description: | The ASP Programs purpose is to enable eligible adaptive sports entities to plan, develop, manage, and implement programs to provide opportunities for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. This is accomplished through grants enabling adaptive sports activities that 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; and (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 grants to adaptive sports entities that will coordinate or provide adaptive sports activities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Welch
Paralympic Program Specialist Phone 202-632-7136 Email:michael.welch5@va.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Michael Welch Paralympic Program Specialist Phone 202-632-7136 Email: michael.welch5@va.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.034 | PKG00200223 | Jul 10, 2014 | Aug 11, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
258778 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
258778 SF424B-1.1.pdf
258778 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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