Opportunity ID: 331080
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | VA-SPORTS-21 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Adaptive Sports Grant Program) |
| 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 and Public Law 116-94. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| 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 |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2021 Opportunity closes at 3:00 pm ET on April 2, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2021 Opportunity closes at 3:00 pm ET on March 31, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts County governments State governments Special district governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| 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: |
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 Opportunity (NOFO) 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 NOFO announces the availability of up to sixteen million dollars ($16,000,000) for initial grants to provide adaptive sports activities under the Adaptive Sports Grant Program to Veterans, and members of the Armed Forces, with disabilities. Up to $1,500,000 will be awarded for proposals providing equine therapy targeted for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities related to mental health issues. Review the full NOFO and VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program webpage (https://www.blogs.va.gov/nvspse/grant-program/) for further details regarding this opportunity. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Dept. of Veterans Affairs Adaptive Sports Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Alison Pruziner
Email:Grants4Vets@va.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Corrected text | Jan 29, 2021 | |
| Updated Post Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | VA-SPORTS-21 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Adaptive Sports Grant Program) |
| 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 and Public Law 116-94. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| 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 |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2021 Opportunity closes at 3:00 pm ET on April 2, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2021 Opportunity closes at 3:00 pm ET on March 31, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts County governments State governments Special district governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| 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: |
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 Opportunity (NOFO) 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 NOFO announces the availability of up to sixteen million dollars ($16,000,000) for initial grants to provide adaptive sports activities under the Adaptive Sports Grant Program to Veterans, and members of the Armed Forces, with disabilities. Up to $1,500,000 will be awarded for proposals providing equine therapy targeted for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities related to mental health issues. Review the full NOFO and VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program webpage (https://www.blogs.va.gov/nvspse/grant-program/) for further details regarding this opportunity. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Dept. of Veterans Affairs Adaptive Sports Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Alison Pruziner
Email:Grants4Vets@va.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | VA-SPORTS-21 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Adaptive Sports Grant Program) |
| 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 and Public Law 116-94. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| 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 |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2021 Opportunity closes at 3:00 pm ET on April 2, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments County governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments |
| 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: |
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 Opportunity (NOFO) 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 NOFO announces the availability of up to fifteen million dollars ($16,000,000) for initial grants to provide adaptive sports activities under the Adaptive Sports Grant Program to Veterans, and members of the Armed Forces, with disabilities. Up to $1,500,000 will be awarded for proposals providing equine therapy targeted for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities related to mental health issues. Review the full NOFO and VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program webpage (https://www.blogs.va.gov/nvspse/grant-program/) for further details regarding this opportunity. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Dept. of Veterans Affairs Adaptive Sports Grant Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Alison Pruziner
Email:Grants4Vets@va.gov |
Related Documents
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Alison Pruziner Email: Grants4Vets@va.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.034 | PKG00265257 | Jan 29, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | View |
Package 1
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