Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Veterans

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The Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Veterans are managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through the Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events (NVSP&SE).

Official Site

Goals

  • Provide funding to organizations that offer adaptive sports opportunities for Veterans with disabilities.
  • Enhance the quality of life for Veterans through sports, promoting physical health, mental well-being, and social integration.
  • Support community-based, regional, and national adaptive sports programs that cater to the specific needs of disabled Veterans.
  • Encourage participation in Paralympic sports and other competitive or recreational activities.

  • United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events (NVSP&SE)

Creation

The program was authorized under 38 United States Code Section 521A, aimed at providing adaptive sports opportunities for Veterans. It has been part of VA's efforts to support Veterans since at least the early 2000s, with specific annual grant announcements.

Funding

Funding for these grants varies annually, with recent fiscal years seeing allocations in the range of $15 to $16 million for various programs. For example, in FY 2024, $15.9 million was awarded. Funding begins each fiscal year, and although the program is ongoing, the availability of grants can vary based on budgetary decisions and program evaluations.[1][][2]

Leadership

The title of the leader of the program is Director of the Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events.

Website

https://www.blogs.va.gov/nvspse/grant-program/

Social Media Accounts

  • No specific accounts for the Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs, but updates might be shared through:
 * [*https://twitter.com/Sports4Vets Twitter (X): @Sports4Vets]

Wikipedia Article

No specific Wikipedia article exists for "Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Veterans." Information might be found under broader topics like Department of Veterans Affairs or Adaptive sports.

References

  1. ↑ https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-awards-nearly-16-million-in-grants-to-help-veterans-service-members-participate-in-adaptive-sports/
  2. ↑ https://www.blogs.va.gov/nvspse/grant-program/
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