Grants promote rehabilitation, health and wellness and
community reintegration
WASHINGTON, September 17, 2015 – Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Robert A. McDonald today announced the awarding of up to $8 million in grants
to eligible recipients with experience managing large scale adaptive sports
programs for disabled Veterans and disabled Service members of the Armed Forces.
The grant recipients may use these funds for planning,
developing, managing and implementing adaptive sports programs.
The VA is awarding the Grants to national governing bodies,
which prepare high-level athletes for Paralympic competition; Veterans service
organizations; city and regional municipalities; and other community groups to
provide a wide range of adaptive sports opportunities for eligible Veterans and
Service members.
The Grants will support sports ranging from rowing, cycling
and skiing to golf, fly fishing and equestrian sports.
“Adaptive sports help Veterans heal both physically and
emotionally,” said Secretary McDonald. “We are proud to partner with
organizations nationwide to provide these rehabilitative opportunities for
America’s Veterans.”
VA will distribute the grants to 89 national, regional and
community programs serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto
Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. Approximately 10,000 Veterans and
Service members are expected to benefit.
Information about the awardees and details of the program may
be found at www.va.gov/adaptivesports .
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