USA warriors ICE hockey program: provide total adaptive ICE hockey experience for combat wounded, disabled and purple heart recipient vets and active duty members of the armed forces

Grant Award Summary

Wasatch Adaptive Sports Inc. received a $125,000 Project Grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration Under Secretary for Health, awarded September 30, 2025, through September 30, 2026, under the VA Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces program (CFDA 64.034). The grant funds the USA WARRIORS ICE HOCKEY PROGRAM, which provides comprehensive adaptive ice hockey experiences for combat-wounded veterans, disabled active duty service members, and Purple Heart recipients. Delivered in Utah, the program encompasses instruction, participation, and competitive opportunities in adaptive ice hockey tailored to eligible beneficiaries.

The adaptive ice hockey program supports physical rehabilitation, mental wellness, and community integration for military personnel with service-connected disabilities. Activities funded through this award include athlete instruction and competition in adaptive ice hockey, provision of sport-specific equipment and supplies, athlete assessment and classification, technical assistance to coaches and program administrators, and program evaluation and implementation support. This grant award reflects the VA's ongoing commitment to funding large-scale adaptive sports initiatives and Wasatch Adaptive Sports Inc.'s demonstrated capacity to successfully plan, develop, manage, and implement adaptive sports programs across multiple disciplines for the disabled veteran and active duty military communities.