Federal Grant Award Summary

Sheep Dog Impact Assistance received a $130,428 Project Grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration 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, effective September 30, 2025 through September 30, 2026, supports adaptive sports activities conducted in partnership with Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center's adaptive sports program for veterans in Spokane, Arkansas.

Under this grant, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance will plan, develop, manage, and implement adaptive sports activities and outdoor adventure programs designed for veterans and service members with disabilities, including those with physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and mental health conditions. Authorized funding covers outdoor adventure program instruction, participation and competition opportunities, training and technical assistance, equipment provision, and customized program development. The organization, a veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned nonprofit with established expertise in delivering recreational and therapeutic services to the Department of Veterans Affairs, will leverage its experience to deliver comprehensive adaptive sports services to the veteran population served through the Spokane partnership.