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Funding Federal U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Veterans Sports Programs

VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program (Adaptive Sports Grants)

Pays for adaptive sports instruction, competition, coach and staff training, equipment and supplies, and the day-to-day costs of running adaptive sports programs for disabled veterans.

Who it is for

Non-federal organizations that run adaptive sports programs and meet one of three tests: tied to a Paralympic committee or national sports governing body, serving at least 50 participants with disabilities, or reaching participants in at least five congressional districts.

Focus: Veterans with disabilities

Before you start

How you apply: Apply directly to the program.

How to apply

  1. Watch the VA grant program page for the next annual opportunity.
  2. Apply through grants.gov during the open window.

Deadline: Annual cycle; expected to open in early 2027. The 2026 round closed May 13, 2026. (Annual cycle)

Official program page

Verified as of 2026-07-03. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.

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