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Advancing Sports Diplomacy Through Adaptive Sports

Agency: U.S. Mission to Ukraine

Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs

Last Updated: July 28, 2026

The U.S. Department of State's U.S. Embassy Kyiv announces an open competition to implement a program to build Ukraine’s capacity to support wounded veterans through adaptive sports by leveraging American leadership, innovation, and expertise in sport. Capitalizing on President Trump's announcement of the Decade of Sports (2024–2034) and the United States' role as host of global sporting events – including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games – this award harnesses the unifying power of American sport to advance rehabilitation, strengthen partnerships, and project American leadership. By strengthening institutional capacity to deliver long-term sports programs nationwide, the program will ultimately rehabilitate and reintegrate veterans living across Ukraine. Veterans will emerge with tools and networks needed to drive Ukraine's recovery solidifying the United States’ role as a leader in Ukraine. The successful program will deliver results through activities such as specialized athletic clinics, sports-focused English language programming, and/or adaptive sports tournaments. By demonstrating the benefits of American athletic models, the project will expand the reach of adaptive sports as a tool for rehabilitation and strengthen U.S.-Ukraine cooperation.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

U.S. or Ukrainian not-for-profit organizations, including civil society/non-governmental organizations

Grantor contact information

Description

Mission Ukraine Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team

Email

For Inquiries

KyivPDGrants@state.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
PDS-Ukraine-FY26-02_Advancing_Sports_Diplomacy_Through_Adaptive_Sports.pdf
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Jul 28, 2026 08:07 AM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: August 31, 2026

Application process

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Award

$150,000

Program Funding

3

Expected awards

$30,000

Award Minimum

$150,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PDS-UKRAINE-FY26-02

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

Sports Diplomacy

History

Version:

1

Posted date:

July 28, 2026

Archive date:

September 30, 2026

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