Challenged athletes foundation (CAF) operation rebound program physical fitness program to improve health outcomes and fosters independence

The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) was awarded a $556,692 Project Grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) to implement its Operation Rebound physical fitness program. The grant funding will support CAF's efforts to improve health outcomes and foster independence for disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces through adaptive sports activities from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023.

The award is provided through the VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces program (CFDA #64.034), which provides grants to eligible entities to plan, develop, manage and implement programs offering adaptive sports for veterans and service members with disabilities. CAF will utilize the funding to deliver its Operation Rebound physical fitness program for disabled veterans and armed forces personnel, consistent with the goals of the VA adaptive sports grant program.