Opportunity Information: Apply for VA SPORTS 19
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through the National Veterans Sports Programs, offered the Adaptive Sports Grant (ASG) Program under the funding opportunity "Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces" (Funding Opportunity Number: VA SPORTS 19; CFDA: 64.034). This is a discretionary grant program designed to fund organizations that can plan, develop, manage, and carry out adaptive sports programs that serve disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. The overall intent is to expand access to meaningful adaptive sports opportunities that support rehabilitation, wellness, and community reintegration, especially in areas where the VA has identified that adaptive sports options are limited.
The grant supports a broad definition of "adaptive sports activities." Funded programs can include direct instruction, participation opportunities, and competitive adaptive sports. Beyond on-the-field or on-the-court activities, the program also allows funding for the behind-the-scenes work that makes adaptive sports possible and safe, such as training and technical assistance for program administrators, coaches, recreation therapists, instructors, VA staff, and other relevant personnel. The opportunity also recognizes that adaptive sports programs often require specialized coordination and technical infrastructure, so allowable activities include athlete assessment, Paralympic classification support, sport-specific training techniques, local program development, procurement of adaptive sports equipment and supplies, and program evaluation. In short, the VA is not only funding events, but also the systems, staffing, and technical elements needed to run high-quality adaptive sports programs over time.
A major funding priority spelled out in the notice is directing resources toward adaptive sports entities with the strongest capability to meet the program goals and to serve disabled Veterans and service members effectively. The VA emphasizes both capacity and reach, aiming to support organizations that can deliver appropriate, well-managed programming and extend adaptive sports access into geographic regions where opportunities have been scarce. This focus signals that applicants are expected to demonstrate both program quality and an ability to fill gaps in availability, rather than duplicating services where robust adaptive sports networks already exist.
The opportunity also includes a specific set-aside tied to federal law. Under Public Law 115-244, $1.5 million of the $15 million appropriated for the ASG Program is designated for equine therapy addressing mental health issues. This indicates that, alongside traditional adaptive sports, the VA is also prioritizing certain therapeutic approaches that may help address psychological health needs, and it carved out dedicated funding to ensure those services are supported rather than competing entirely with other adaptive sports proposals.
In terms of eligibility, the program is broad and is not limited to a single type of organization. Eligible applicants include various levels of government (state, county, city or township, special districts), independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses, along with other entities as further clarified in the official eligibility instructions. This wide eligibility range is consistent with the program's practical focus: the VA is trying to fund whichever capable local, regional, or national entities are positioned to deliver adaptive sports programming to the target population.
Key administrative details in the notice include a maximum award amount (award ceiling) of $750,000 and an expected 130 awards, suggesting a relatively large number of grants intended to reach many communities and program models. The posting indicates it was created on March 14, 2019, with an original application closing date of May 14, 2019. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other," reflecting that the work spans recreation, rehabilitation support, training, and program operations rather than fitting neatly into a single conventional funding label.
Overall, this grant opportunity is structured to strengthen the adaptive sports ecosystem for disabled Veterans and disabled service members by funding both direct sports participation and the professional, technical, and operational foundations required to deliver effective adaptive sports programming. The VA's priorities highlight capability, coverage in underserved regions, and a dedicated emphasis on equine therapy for mental health as part of the broader effort to meet the needs of the Veteran and military community.Apply for VA SPORTS 19
- The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Veterans Sports Programs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 64.034.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 14, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 130 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, 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, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity called?
It is the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Adaptive Sports Grant (ASG) Program offered under the funding opportunity titled "Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces."
2) Which VA program is offering this grant?
The grant is offered through the VA's National Veterans Sports Programs.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) and CFDA number?
Funding Opportunity Number: VA SPORTS 19. CFDA: 64.034.
4) What type of funding is this?
This is a discretionary grant program, and the funding instrument type is a grant.
5) What is the main purpose of the Adaptive Sports Grant (ASG) Program?
The purpose is to fund organizations that can plan, develop, manage, and carry out adaptive sports programs that serve disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. The intent is to expand access to meaningful adaptive sports opportunities that support rehabilitation, wellness, and community reintegration, especially in areas where adaptive sports options are limited.
6) Who is the target population served by programs funded under this grant?
Programs are intended to serve disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces.
7) How does the VA define "adaptive sports activities" for this opportunity?
The grant supports a broad definition of adaptive sports activities. It can include direct instruction, participation opportunities, and competitive adaptive sports.
8) Does the grant only fund sports events and competitions?
No. The opportunity indicates the VA is not only funding events, but also the systems, staffing, and technical elements needed to run high-quality adaptive sports programs over time.
9) What kinds of non-participation (behind-the-scenes) activities can be supported?
The notice allows funding for work that makes adaptive sports possible and safe, including training and technical assistance for program administrators, coaches, recreation therapists, instructors, VA staff, and other relevant personnel.
10) Are training and technical assistance costs included as allowable activities?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly mentions training and technical assistance for personnel involved in administering and delivering adaptive sports programming.
11) Does the grant support athlete assessment and classification-related activities?
Yes. Allowable activities include athlete assessment and Paralympic classification support.
12) Can funds be used for sport-specific training techniques and local program development?
Yes. The notice lists sport-specific training techniques and local program development as allowable activities.
13) Is purchasing adaptive sports equipment and supplies allowable?
Yes. The procurement of adaptive sports equipment and supplies is included among allowable activities.
14) Does the grant allow program evaluation?
Yes. Program evaluation is specifically mentioned as an allowable activity.
15) What funding priorities does the VA emphasize in this notice?
A major priority is directing resources toward adaptive sports entities with the strongest capability to meet program goals and to serve disabled Veterans and service members effectively. The VA also emphasizes reach, including extending access into geographic areas where opportunities have been scarce.
16) Does the VA prefer proposals that fill gaps in underserved regions?
Yes. The notice highlights expanding adaptive sports access in geographic regions where options are limited and signals that applicants are expected to demonstrate the ability to fill gaps in availability.
17) Is there any special set-aside or dedicated funding category within this opportunity?
Yes. Under Public Law 115-244, $1.5 million of the $15 million appropriated for the ASG Program is designated for equine therapy addressing mental health issues.
18) How much total funding is referenced for this program, and how much is set aside for equine therapy?
The notice references $15 million appropriated for the ASG Program, with $1.5 million designated for equine therapy addressing mental health issues.
19) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $750,000.
20) How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates an expected 130 awards.
21) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township governments; special districts; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and other entities as further clarified in official eligibility instructions.
22) Are nonprofit organizations eligible, including those that are not 501(c)(3)?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities.
23) Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and also includes small businesses as eligible applicants.
24) Are government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible applicants include various levels of government such as state, county, city or township governments, and special districts.
25) Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Public and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
26) Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other tribal organizations are included in the eligibility list.
27) Are public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities are included among eligible applicants.
28) When was this funding opportunity posted and when was the application deadline?
The posting indicates it was created on March 14, 2019, and the original application closing date was May 14, 2019.
29) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," reflecting that the work spans recreation, rehabilitation support, training, and program operations.
30) What overall outcomes is the VA trying to support through this grant?
The grant is structured to strengthen the adaptive sports ecosystem for disabled Veterans and disabled service members by supporting rehabilitation, wellness, and community reintegration through both direct adaptive sports participation and the operational and technical foundations needed to sustain quality programming.
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