Adaptive sports overnight camps & equipment for disabled veteran participants

U.S. Patriot Sailing, Inc., a veteran-owned nonprofit organization based in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, received a $241,400 Project Grant award from the U.S. 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 from September 30, 2025, through September 30, 2026, funds the delivery of adaptive sports overnight camps and equipment for disabled veteran participants.

Under this funding, U.S. Patriot Sailing will provide comprehensive adaptive sports programming designed to support rehabilitation, physical and mental health, and community reintegration for disabled veterans and service members. Services include overnight camp experiences and necessary equipment to facilitate participation in adaptive sports activities. This award represents the organization's most recent grant from the VA, building on its demonstrated track record of successfully managing and implementing therapeutic recreational and adaptive sports programming, including sailing instruction, training, and competition opportunities for the disabled veteran population.