Adaptive outdoor recreation programs for veterans and members of the armed forces with disabilities

Higher Ground USA, Inc. received a $700,779 Project Grant from 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 program (CFDA 64.034), awarded September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. The organization delivers adaptive outdoor recreation and sports programs designed to enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of disabled veterans and members of the armed forces. Services include instruction, participation, and competition in adaptive sports activities such as skiing, snowboarding, cycling, climbing, yoga, and equine therapy, along with training and technical assistance to program administrators and coaches.

As a prime grantee with no subcontractors, Higher Ground USA maintains full operational responsibility for program implementation and service delivery nationwide. The grant supports the planning, development, management, and implementation of comprehensive rehabilitation and therapeutic services leveraging outdoor and recreational activities. This represents the organization's sixth prime award under the program, reflecting strong federal confidence in its capability to serve this vulnerable population across multiple adaptive sports modalities and disability types, including physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and mental health conditions.