Opportunity Information: Apply for VA ASP 2015 01
Apply for VA ASP 2015 01
- The National Veterans Sports Programs 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 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 VA Assistance to United States Paralympic Integrated Adaptive Sports Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 8, 2014 and posted on Jul 7, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 11, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $8,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 75 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Adaptive sports entities with significant experience in large scale adaptive sports programs.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number VA ASP 2015 01) is a discretionary grant program run through the Department of Veterans Affairs, under the National Veterans Sports Programs, and tied to CFDA 64.034 (VA Assistance to United States Paralympic Integrated Adaptive Sports Program). The core goal of the Adaptive Sports Program (ASP) is to help qualified adaptive sports organizations plan, build, manage, and deliver sports programming that increases access to adaptive athletics for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. In practical terms, the VA is using this funding to expand the availability, quality, and coordination of adaptive sports opportunities that support rehabilitation, wellness, and community reintegration through sport.
Funded activities are broadly centered on delivering adaptive sports experiences and strengthening the systems that make those experiences possible. The program explicitly supports instruction, participation, and competition in adaptive sports, meaning awards can cover everything from introductory clinics and recurring recreational programming to structured competitive events. It also places strong emphasis on capacity building through training and technical assistance for the people who run and staff these programs, including program administrators, coaches, recreation therapists, instructors, relevant VA employees, and other appropriate personnel. In addition, the opportunity highlights coordination and athlete support functions that are often essential in adaptive sports, such as Paralympic classification, athlete assessment, and sport-specific training techniques. The scope also includes program development, including building programs at the local level, along with sports equipment and supplies, program evaluation, and other operational or implementation activities needed to run effective adaptive sports grants.
The funding profile indicates a fairly sizable national investment with multiple awards anticipated. The estimated total funding amount is 8,000,000, with an expected 75 awards. Individual award sizes range from a floor of 10,000 to a ceiling of 500,000. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically lowers the barrier to entry for organizations that can deliver strong programming but may not have large pools of unrestricted funds.
Eligibility is intentionally broad across sectors, but the program is still targeted to organizations that can demonstrate real capability in adaptive sports delivery. Eligible applicant types listed include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status); and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The eligibility notes add an important qualifier: applicants should be adaptive sports entities with significant experience in large-scale adaptive sports programs. That wording signals that the VA is looking for applicants with a proven track record and the operational depth to manage events, training, equipment, and athlete services at meaningful scale, rather than brand-new programs without demonstrated capacity.
Key administrative details in the source notice include the posting timeline and where the opportunity sits in the federal grants ecosystem. The opportunity was posted July 7, 2014 (created July 8, 2014), with an original closing date of August 7, 2014 and a current closing date of August 11, 2014; the archive date is September 11, 2014. While those dates reflect the specific cycle referenced in the announcement, they also help clarify that this is a recurring type of program the VA has run with formal grant cycles and defined submission windows.
For applicants or stakeholders who need the official announcement materials or have trouble accessing the full posting electronically, the contact listed is Michael Welch, Paralympic Program Specialist, reachable by phone at 202 632 7136, associated with the Adaptive Sports Grant Program. The announcement also references an additional information link labeled "VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program," which is where full requirements, allowable costs, application components, and submission instructions would typically be detailed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces (VA ASP 2015 01)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the National Veterans Sports Programs. It is titled "Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces" and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number VA ASP 2015 01. It is tied to CFDA 64.034 (VA Assistance to United States Paralympic Integrated Adaptive Sports Program).
What is the core purpose of the Adaptive Sports Program (ASP)?
The core goal is to help qualified adaptive sports organizations plan, build, manage, and deliver sports programming that increases access to adaptive athletics for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. The VA is using this funding to expand the availability, quality, and coordination of adaptive sports opportunities that support rehabilitation, wellness, and community reintegration through sport.
Who is this program intended to benefit?
The program is intended to increase access to adaptive athletics for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces.
What kinds of activities can be supported with grant funding?
Funded activities are centered on delivering adaptive sports experiences and strengthening the systems that make those experiences possible. The opportunity explicitly supports instruction, participation, and competition in adaptive sports, and it also supports capacity-building and operational needs required to run effective adaptive sports programs.
Does the grant support adaptive sports instruction and beginner programming?
Yes. The scope includes instruction and participation in adaptive sports, which can include introductory clinics and recurring recreational programming.
Does the grant support adaptive sports competitions and events?
Yes. The grant supports competition in adaptive sports, including structured competitive events.
What does "capacity building" mean in this grant opportunity?
Capacity building refers to strengthening the people and systems behind adaptive sports programming. The opportunity emphasizes training and technical assistance for personnel involved in running and staffing programs, which can include program administrators, coaches, recreation therapists, instructors, relevant VA employees, and other appropriate personnel.
Does the program support training or technical assistance for staff?
Yes. Training and technical assistance for program staff and other appropriate personnel are explicitly emphasized in the opportunity description.
Are VA employees included among personnel who may be supported through training?
Yes. The opportunity specifically includes "relevant VA employees" among the groups for whom training and technical assistance are emphasized.
Does this funding cover athlete support functions like classification and assessment?
Yes. The opportunity highlights coordination and athlete support functions often essential in adaptive sports, including Paralympic classification, athlete assessment, and sport-specific training techniques.
Can grant funds be used for program development at the local level?
Yes. The scope includes program development, including building programs at the local level.
Can the grant pay for sports equipment and supplies?
Yes. Sports equipment and supplies are included in the scope of supported activities.
Is program evaluation an allowable part of the work?
Yes. Program evaluation is specifically mentioned as part of the supported scope.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total funding amount is 8,000,000.
How many awards does the VA expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates approximately 75 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards range from 10,000 (floor) to 500,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include: state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments; other tribal organizations; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status); and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Does eligibility require specific experience in adaptive sports?
Yes. The eligibility notes add a qualifier that applicants should be adaptive sports entities with significant experience in large-scale adaptive sports programs. This suggests the VA is looking for applicants with a proven track record and operational depth to manage programming, events, training, equipment, and athlete services at meaningful scale.
Are nonprofit organizations required to be 501(c)(3) to apply?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes, with limits. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 64.034 (VA Assistance to United States Paralympic Integrated Adaptive Sports Program).
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on July 7, 2014 (created July 8, 2014). It lists an original closing date of August 7, 2014 and a current closing date of August 11, 2014. The archive date is September 11, 2014.
Why are there multiple closing dates listed?
The notice shows an original closing date (August 7, 2014) and a current closing date (August 11, 2014), indicating the submission deadline was updated during that cycle.
Who is the listed point of contact for questions or access issues?
The contact listed is Michael Welch, Paralympic Program Specialist, associated with the Adaptive Sports Grant Program. Phone: 202 632 7136.
Where can applicants find the official program materials and detailed requirements?
The announcement references an additional information link labeled "VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program," which is where full requirements, allowable costs, application components, and submission instructions would typically be provided.
What does the VA say it is trying to improve through this funding?
The VA describes the funding as a way to expand the availability, quality, and coordination of adaptive sports opportunities that support rehabilitation, wellness, and community reintegration through sport.
Is this program focused only on sports delivery, or also on the systems behind delivery?
It covers both. The opportunity supports direct adaptive sports experiences (instruction, participation, competition) and also supports the training, technical assistance, coordination, assessment/classification functions, equipment, and evaluation needed to run strong programs.
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