Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Therapy Grants)
Agency: National Veterans Sports Programs
Assistance Listings: 64.034 -- VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces
Description
The VA NVSPSE Program announces the availability of up to $5,000,000 (subject to the availability of Federal funds) for the VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program's Equine Therapy Grants. VA will award grants to qualifying organizations to plan, develop, manage, and implement programs to provide adaptive sports, training, and other opportunities for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces with disabilities. Applications for general adaptive sports proposals not focused on addressing mental health issues through equine therapy will not be considered under this NOFO and must be submitted to Funding Opportunity Number VA-SPORTS-26.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- County governments
- City or township governments
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
Education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
- Unrestricted
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Grants4Vets.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Forecasted
Estimated Post Date:
March 10, 2026
Estimated Application Due Date:
May 11, 2026
Estimated Due Date Description:
Not available
Estimated Award Date:
September 30, 2026
Estimated Project Start Date:
October 1, 2026
Fiscal Year:
2026
Award
$16,000,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$750,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
VA-EQUINE-26
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Equine Therapy for Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members.
History
Version:
1
Forecast posted date:
September 2, 2025
Archive date:
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