One more wave provides adaptive surf equipment and surf community to wounded and disabled veterans

Providence Health & Services-Washington received a $167,436 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, awarded September 30, 2025, under the VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces program (CFDA 64.034). The grant supports the "One More Wave" initiative, which provides adaptive surf equipment and establishes a supportive surf community for wounded and disabled veterans. The one-year award period extends through September 30, 2026, and funding supports the organization's efforts to deliver adaptive surfing instruction, participate in surfing activities, and supply necessary equipment to eligible veteran participants.

The One More Wave program aligns with the broader CFDA 64.034 program objectives, which fund adaptive sports activities including instruction, participation, competition, athlete assessment, sport-specific training, and equipment provision for veterans and service members with disabilities. As a non-federal entity with demonstrated experience managing adaptive sports programs, Providence Health & Services-Washington implements this initiative from its Washington headquarters location while maintaining compliance with VA grant management and reporting requirements.