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 $547,482 Project Grant to Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. (PHWFF) under the VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (CFDA 64.034) program. The grant supports PHWFF's efforts to plan, develop, manage, and implement adaptive sports programs centered on fly fishing for disabled veterans and service members. The funding will enable PHWFF to provide comprehensive rehabilitation and recreational opportunities, including instruction, participation, and competition in fly fishing activities. This aligns with the program's goal of enhancing the physical, mental, and therapeutic health of individuals with physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and mental health conditions through specialized adaptive sports. The grant period of performance runs 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.