Opportunity ID: 359230

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: VA-SPORTS-25
Funding Opportunity Title: Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Adaptive Sports Grants)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social Services
Category Explanation:
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: Jun 03, 2025
Last Updated Date: Jun 04, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications: – TBA
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 02, 2025
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $16,000,000
Award Ceiling: $750,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility: An applicant must qualify as a Non-Federal Government entity with significant experience in managing a large-scale adaptive sports program, as defined in 38 C.F.R. § 77.2, for persons with disabilities if those disabilities are the same as those of Veterans with disabilities, and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities. “Significant experience” and “large-scale” are addressed in 38 C.F.R. § 77.2. Must manage the grant in a non-profit capacity.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Veterans Sports Programs
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.

Applications focused on equine therapy addressing the mental health needs of Veterans

will not be considered under this NOFO and must be submitted to Funding Opportunity

Number VA-EQUINE-25.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

VHA
Email:grants4vets@va.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Update eligibility criteria. Jun 04, 2025
TBA for closure not applicable. Jun 03, 2025
Updated closure date. Jun 03, 2025
Changed opportunity number to match NOFO Jun 03, 2025
Jun 03, 2025

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: VA-SPORTS-25
Funding Opportunity Title: Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Adaptive Sports Grants)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social Services
Category Explanation:
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: Jun 03, 2025
Last Updated Date: Jun 04, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications: – TBA
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 02, 2025
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $16,000,000
Award Ceiling: $750,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility: An applicant must qualify as a Non-Federal Government entity with significant experience in managing a large-scale adaptive sports program, as defined in 38 C.F.R. § 77.2, for persons with disabilities if those disabilities are the same as those of Veterans with disabilities, and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities. “Significant experience” and “large-scale” are addressed in 38 C.F.R. § 77.2. Must manage the grant in a non-profit capacity.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Veterans Sports Programs
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.

Applications focused on equine therapy addressing the mental health needs of Veterans

will not be considered under this NOFO and must be submitted to Funding Opportunity

Number VA-EQUINE-25.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

VHA
Email:grants4vets@va.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: VA-SPORTS-25
Funding Opportunity Title: Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Adaptive Sports Grants)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social Services
Category Explanation:
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 4
Posted Date: Jun 03, 2025
Last Updated Date: Jun 03, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 02, 2025
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $16,000,000
Award Ceiling: $750,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Veterans Sports Programs
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.

Applications focused on equine therapy addressing the mental health needs of Veterans

will not be considered under this NOFO and must be submitted to Funding Opportunity

Number VA-EQUINE-25.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

VHA
Email:grants4vets@va.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: VA-SPORTS-25
Funding Opportunity Title: Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Adaptive Sports Grants)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social Services
Category Explanation:
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 3
Posted Date: Jun 03, 2025
Last Updated Date: Jun 03, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 02, 2025 TBA
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $16,000,000
Award Ceiling: $750,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Veterans Sports Programs
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.

Applications focused on equine therapy addressing the mental health needs of Veterans

will not be considered under this NOFO and must be submitted to Funding Opportunity

Number VA-EQUINE-25.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

VHA
Email:grants4vets@va.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: VA-SPORTS-25
Funding Opportunity Title: Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Adaptive Sports Grants)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social Services
Category Explanation:
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 2
Posted Date: Jun 03, 2025
Last Updated Date: Jun 03, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: – TBA
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $16,000,000
Award Ceiling: $750,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Veterans Sports Programs
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.

Applications focused on equine therapy addressing the mental health needs of Veterans

will not be considered under this NOFO and must be submitted to Funding Opportunity

Number VA-EQUINE-25.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

VHA
Email:grants4vets@va.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: VA-SPORTS-25-1
Funding Opportunity Title: Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Adaptive Sports Grants)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Other
Category of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social Services
Category Explanation:
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 1
Posted Date: Jun 03, 2025
Last Updated Date: Jun 03, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: – TBA
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $16,000,000
Award Ceiling: $750,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Veterans Sports Programs
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.

Applications focused on equine therapy addressing the mental health needs of Veterans

will not be considered under this NOFO and must be submitted to Funding Opportunity

Number VA-EQUINE-25.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

VHA
Email:grants4vets@va.gov

Folder 359230 Full Announcement-10096 -> VA10096.pdf

Folder 359230 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> FY 2025 Application Instructions FINAL.pdf

Folder 359230 Full Announcement-SF-424 -> S424 VA 11_30_2025.pdf

Folder 359230 Full Announcement-VA-SPORTS-NOFO -> NOFO VA-SPORTS-25_FINAL.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: VHA
Email: grants4vets@va.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
PKG00290902 Jun 03, 2025 Jul 02, 2025 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

359230 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

359230 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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