The VA NVSPSE Program announces the availability of up to $16,000,000 (subject to the availability of Federal funds) for the VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program. 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.
Closed on May 13, 2026
Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces
National Veterans Sports Programs · Opportunity number VA-SPORTS-26
Details summarized from the official notice as of May 14, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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This opportunity is closed as of May 13, 2026.
It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.
Key facts
| Opportunity number | VA-SPORTS-26 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Veterans Sports Programs Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 64.034 |
| Posted | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Deadline | May 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Estimated total program funding | $16,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Other |
| Last updated here | May 14, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- State governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Private colleges and universities
- City or township governments
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Public and state colleges and universities
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Individuals
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Independent school districts
- Special district governments
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- County governments
Who should take a closer look
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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