VA awards grants to qualifying organizations to plan, develop, manage, and implement programs to provide adaptive sports opportunities for disabled veterans and disabled members of the armed forces as…

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded a $206,562.40 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 Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding And Educational Center, a non-profit organization located in Harvard, Illinois. The grant, with a performance period from September 30, 2024 to September 30, 2025, will enable Bravehearts to plan, develop, manage, and implement programs to provide adaptive sports opportunities for disabled veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. This includes offering equine-assisted services and therapeutic riding experiences that leverage horses as a powerful tool for rehabilitation and mental health support, integrating physical activity, mental health counseling, and recreational opportunities.

VA awards grants to qualifying organizations to plan, develop, manage, and implement programs to provide adaptive sports opportunities for disabled veterans and disabled members of the armed forces as authorized under 38 united states code 521A.