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 $190,788 Project Grant under the VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (CFDA 64.034) to the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, Inc. (doing business as Community Action Headstart), a non-profit organization based in Salem, Oregon. The grant, with a performance period from September 30, 2024 to September 30, 2025, will support the organization's efforts to plan, develop, manage, and implement programs that provide adaptive sports opportunities for disabled veterans and disabled members of the armed forces. The funding will enable the delivery of a range of adaptive sports activities, such as training, technical assistance, equipment provision, and program development tailored to individuals with physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and mental health conditions.

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.