UNH adaptive sports 2025

Warhawgs, a veteran-owned 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Dothan, Alabama, received a $187,598 Project Grant award 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 (CFDA 64.034) program, effective September 30, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This represents the fifth consecutive annual award to the organization since 2021, with cumulative federal obligations totaling $1,360,500.

Under this grant, Warhawgs delivers comprehensive adaptive sports programming and outdoor recreational activities specifically designed for disabled veterans and service members. Core services include the "Warrior Sailing" program, which provides instruction, certification, and competitive sailing events for individuals with disabilities; multi-day outdoor adventure experiences featuring hunting, fishing, target shooting, skeet shooting, and archery; and specialized night hog hunting opportunities. The organization operates as a prime awardee managing all program delivery directly with no subcontractors, focusing on enhancing physical rehabilitation, mental health, and overall quality of life for the veteran and disabled service member population through therapeutic adaptive sports initiatives.