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 $696,940 Project Grant to Higher Ground USA, Inc. under the VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (CFDA 64.034) program. The grant will support Higher Ground USA, Inc., a non-profit organization specializing in adaptive sports and recreational programs for disabled veterans and service members, to plan, develop, manage, and implement comprehensive adaptive sports programming. This includes providing instruction, participation, and competition opportunities in activities such as skiing, snowboarding, cycling, climbing, yoga, and equine therapy. The funding will enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of veterans with disabilities through structured recreational and therapeutic interventions over the award period from September 30, 2024, to September 30, 2025.

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.