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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/va-sports-26-grants-for-adaptive-sports-programs-for-disabled-veterans/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360391

> National Veterans Sports Programs offered grants of up to $750,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals. It expected to make $16.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 13, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | VA-SPORTS-26 |
| Agency | National Veterans Sports Programs |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $16.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 64.034 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is VA-SPORTS-26 still open?

No. It closed on May 13, 2026.

### Who can apply for Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces?

National Veterans Sports Programs accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals.

### What is the deadline for Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces?

Closed May 13, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $750,000 each. About $16.0 million in total.

### Who has won VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Move United, Adaptive Adventures, Higher Ground USA, Inc. The program made 473 awards worth $65.5 million in that time.