VA-SPORTS-26: Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Veterans Sports Programs notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 26, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$750,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$16.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA-SPORTS-22 | January 31, 2022 | Closed April 1, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 27, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 13, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 12, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals.
All 14 applicant types the notice lists
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces awards averaged $138,512; this notice allows up to $750,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (93% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (64.034) awarded $65.5 million across 473 grant awards, an average of $138,512 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Move United | Maryland | 11 | $5.6 million |
| Adaptive Adventures | Colorado | 6 | $4.0 million |
| Higher Ground USA, Inc. | Idaho | 6 | $3.4 million |
| Bridge II Sports | North Carolina | 8 | $2.1 million |
| Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. | Maryland | 5 | $2.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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