Higher ground veterans sports programs; adaptive sports programs for veterans and members of the armed forces with disabilities

This $704,035 Project Grant was awarded on September 30, 2023 by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration under the VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (CFDA 64.034) program. The funding supports the planning, development, management, and implementation of adaptive sports programs and activities for disabled veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces delivered by the non-profit organization Higher Ground USA, Inc. (doing business as Higher Ground Sun Valley, Inc.). The programs include skiing, snowboarding, cycling, climbing, yoga, equine therapy, and other outdoor recreational opportunities aimed at rehabilitation and enhancing quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and mental health conditions. This award builds upon over $3.4 million in prior Project Grant funding Higher Ground has received from the VA since 2019 to operate their veteran-focused adaptive sports and equine therapy programming nationwide.