Year-round adaptive sports programming

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) awarded a $160,000 Project Grant under the VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (CFDA 64.034) program to Bridge II Sports, a non-profit organization. This one-year grant, awarded on September 30, 2023, supports Bridge II Sports' provision of year-round adapted sports programming, equipment, coaching, and support services to help youth, adults, and veterans with physical disabilities achieve independence and an improved quality of life. Additionally, Bridge II Sports received a sub-award from the Christopher Reeve Foundation to supplement its year-round adapted sports programming for individuals with spinal cord injuries. The grant funding enables Bridge II Sports to plan, develop, manage, and implement a variety of adaptive sports activities, including outdoor recreation, equine therapy, water sports, and winter sports, tailored to individuals with physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and mental health conditions.