Advancing Sports Diplomacy Through Adaptive Sports
Agency: U.S. Mission to Ukraine
Assistance Listings: 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs
Description
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
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| PDS-Ukraine-FY26-02_Advancing_Sports_Diplomacy_Through_Adaptive_Sports.pdf | NOFO | Jul 28, 2026 08:07 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: August 31, 2026
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:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Sports Diplomacy
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
July 28, 2026
Archive date:
September 30, 2026
