Lifewaters: programming for veterans: providing US & territories with adapted snorkeling and scuba opportunities

Move United received a $750,000 Project Grant award dated September 30, 2025, from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Under Secretary for Health under the VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces program (CFDA 64.034). The award, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, funds Move United to provide adapted snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities to disabled veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces across the United States and its territories.

Through this grant, Move United will plan, develop, manage, and implement adaptive aquatic sports programming that includes instruction, participation, and competition in snorkeling and scuba diving activities. The funding supports core program delivery activities such as athlete instruction and coaching, provision of adaptive equipment and supplies, training and technical assistance for instructors and program administrators, athlete assessment, program development, and program evaluation services. These adaptive water sports initiatives align with the broader CFDA 64.034 program objective of enhancing the physical, mental, and therapeutic health of disabled veterans through comprehensive adaptive sports activities delivered across U.S. territories and mainland locations.