Opportunity Information: Apply for VA ASG 2017 01
Apply for VA ASG 2017 01
- The VA-NVSP in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 64.034.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 24, 2016 and posted on Feb 24, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 85 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: VA ASG 2017 01; CFDA: 64.034) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Agency: VA-NVSP). Its core purpose is to fund eligible adaptive sports entities so they can plan, build, run, and improve adaptive sports programs specifically serving disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. In practical terms, the program is meant to expand access to structured, high-quality adaptive sports opportunities that support participation and skill development, from introductory instruction all the way to competitive experiences.
The grant defines "adaptive sports activities" broadly, which gives applicants room to design programs that fit local needs while still aligning with the VA's goals. Fundable activities include direct instruction, organized participation, and competition in adaptive sports. The scope also covers the behind-the-scenes work that makes programs safe and effective, such as training and technical assistance for people who deliver or support these services. That training can apply to program administrators, coaches, recreation therapists, instructors, VA employees, and other relevant staff. Beyond instruction and staffing, the opportunity recognizes that adaptive sports programs often require specialized infrastructure and coordination, so it also includes support for athlete coordination and management, Paralympic classification services when relevant, athlete assessments, sport-specific training techniques, and broader program development, including building or strengthening programs at the local level.
The eligible uses of funds extend to tangible program needs as well. Applicants may propose budgets that cover adaptive sports equipment and related supplies, which are often a major barrier to entry for participants due to cost and customization. The opportunity also explicitly includes program evaluation and other operational or implementation activities tied to running the program, signaling that the VA expects grantees to measure performance and outcomes rather than only deliver events. Overall, the description points to a comprehensive approach: not just paying for games or clinics, but supporting the full program ecosystem that enables sustained adaptive sports participation.
Eligibility is wide and includes many types of public, private, and nonprofit entities, reflecting the reality that adaptive sports services are delivered through varied community-based organizations. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. Tribal governments (federally recognized) and other Native American tribal organizations are also eligible, as are public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. On the nonprofit side, both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) may apply. Private institutions of higher education are eligible as well, and the program also allows for-profit organizations other than small businesses and small businesses to apply. This broad eligibility suggests the VA is focused on reaching disabled Veterans and service members wherever strong adaptive sports capacity already exists or can be built, rather than limiting awards to a narrow set of providers.
Key administrative details in the posting include an award ceiling of $500,000 and an expectation of 85 awards, indicating the VA anticipated funding a relatively large number of grantees with moderate-sized awards rather than a small number of very large grants. The posting lists an original and current closing date of April 28, 2016, and shows it was created and posted on February 24, 2016. The opportunity directs interested parties to consult the full Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for additional program details, which typically contain the official requirements on application contents, selection criteria, allowable and unallowable costs, reporting expectations, and other compliance rules.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (VA ASG 2017 01)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), under the agency VA-NVSP. The opportunity is titled "Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces" (Funding Opportunity Number: VA ASG 2017 01; CFDA: 64.034).
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The core purpose is to fund eligible adaptive sports entities so they can plan, build, run, improve, and strengthen adaptive sports programs that specifically serve disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. The emphasis is on expanding access to structured, high-quality adaptive sports opportunities that support participation and skill development, ranging from introductory instruction to competitive experiences.
Who is the intended population served by programs funded through this grant?
Programs are intended to serve disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces.
What types of activities count as "adaptive sports activities" under this opportunity?
The grant defines adaptive sports activities broadly. Fundable activities include direct instruction, organized participation, and competition in adaptive sports. The broad definition gives applicants room to design programs that fit local needs while aligning with VA goals.
Can grant funds be used for coaching, training, or technical assistance?
Yes. The scope includes training and technical assistance for individuals who deliver or support adaptive sports services. This can include program administrators, coaches, recreation therapists, instructors, VA employees, and other relevant staff.
Does the grant support program operations beyond instruction and events?
Yes. The opportunity recognizes that adaptive sports programs often require specialized infrastructure and coordination. Support may include athlete coordination and management, athlete assessments, sport-specific training techniques, and broader program development, including building or strengthening programs at the local level.
Are Paralympic classification services an allowable activity?
Yes, when relevant. The opportunity includes Paralympic classification services as part of the potential scope of supported activities.
Can funds be used to purchase adaptive sports equipment and supplies?
Yes. Eligible uses of funds include adaptive sports equipment and related supplies, which are often a significant barrier to participation because of cost and customization needs.
Is program evaluation an allowable cost or activity?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes program evaluation and other operational or implementation activities tied to running the program, indicating that grantees are expected to measure performance and outcomes in addition to delivering services.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many public, private, and nonprofit entities. Eligible applicants include state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Are tribal governments or tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations are eligible applicants.
Are public housing authorities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible applicants.
Can nonprofits apply, and do they need 501(c)(3) status?
Nonprofits are eligible both with 501(c)(3) status and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). This means nonprofit eligibility is not limited only to 501(c)(3) organizations based on the information provided.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are eligible, and private institutions of higher education are also eligible.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The program allows for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and it also allows small businesses to apply.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the posting is $500,000.
How many awards does the VA expect to make?
The posting indicates an expectation of 85 awards.
What does the number of expected awards suggest about the program's funding approach?
Based on the posting, the VA anticipated funding a relatively large number of grantees with moderate-sized awards, rather than a small number of very large grants.
What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity was created and posted on February 24, 2016. The original and current closing date listed is April 28, 2016.
Where can applicants find the official requirements and rules for the application?
The posting directs interested parties to consult the full Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). The NOFA typically contains the official requirements for application contents, selection criteria, allowable and unallowable costs, reporting expectations, and compliance rules.
What kinds of program outcomes or deliverables does the grant appear to emphasize?
The description points to a comprehensive approach that supports a full program ecosystem for sustained adaptive sports participation. This includes structured instruction and participation pathways (from introductory to competitive), staff training and technical assistance, coordination and management functions, equipment and supplies, and program evaluation to measure performance and outcomes.
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