Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Move United, a national nonprofit organization specializing in adaptive sports programming for disabled veterans and armed forces members, received a $619,350 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). The award, effective September 30, 2025 through September 30, 2026, supports the planning, development, management, and implementation of comprehensive adaptive sports activities designed to address the physical, mental, and therapeutic health needs of eligible beneficiaries.

Under this grant, Move United will deliver a diverse portfolio of adaptive sports programming and services including instruction and competition in sanctioned sports events, water sports and diving activities, equine therapy, cycling, skiing and snowboarding, and virtual adaptive fitness classes. Additionally, the organization will provide training and technical assistance to program administrators, coaches, instructors, and VA staff; athlete assessment and Paralympic classification services; program evaluation; and sports equipment and supplies necessary to support program implementation. With administrative expenses capped at five percent of total grant funds, the majority of the $619,350 award will be directed toward direct service delivery and program operations serving disabled veterans and armed forces members nationwide.