Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Assisted Therapy)
ID: 356106Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

National Veterans Sports Programs (VA-NVSP)

Award Range

$0 - $750K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356106

Additional Information

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

    The National Veterans Sports Programs is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Assisted Therapy)." This program aims to provide funding to eligible non-Federal entities with significant experience in managing large-scale adaptive sports programs, specifically targeting equine therapy for veterans and armed forces members with disabilities, particularly those related to mental health. The initiative is crucial for enhancing the quality of life for disabled veterans through adaptive sports activities, including training, competition, and program development. The total estimated funding for this program is $5,000,000, with an award ceiling of $750,000 for approximately 25 grants. Interested applicants can reach out to Vanietta Armstrong at Grants4Vets@va.gov for more information, with proposals due by March 31, 2025, and awards expected to be announced by September 30, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Vanietta Armstrong Supervisory Grants Management Specialist
    Grants4Vets@va.gov
    Grants4Vets@va.gov
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