GRANT OVERVIEW
The Veterans Affairs (VA) Adaptive Sports Grant, via by Adaptive Training Academy, provides opportunities for Veterans to improve their independence, well-being, and quality of life through adaptive sports and therapeutic arts programs. ATA plans, develops, manages, and implements programs to provide adaptive sports opportunities for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible, your organization must be able to provide fitness training for United States Veterans with disabilities (non-US military are not eligible). This service does not need to be a specialty class or program but must increase the available facilities and trainers able to serve veterans with disabilities.
HOW FUNDS MAY BE USED
Apply to be eligible to receive funding:
- to pay for a portion of your (or your staff's) Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer (AIT) certification
- to purchase adaptive training equipment
- to pay for adaptive trainers coaching and support staff for your program
Please use the following link below to apply.
STATUS UPDATES
All equipment and program funds have been determined for this year's grant. More funds for adaptive equipment and program funds may be available in the next fiscal year.
Education funds are still available.