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- 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 "U.S. Paralympics Integrated Adaptive Sports Program" 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 Apr 5, 2013 and posted on Apr 5, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2013 The closing date for the USOC submission of the FY2013 U.S. Paralympics Integrated Adaptive Sports Program grant is July 2013 however, grant assessment and development processes may occur through 30 September 2013.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments State governments.
- The U.S. Paralympics Integrated Adaptive Sports Program grant is designated for the U.S. Olympic Committee as specified in 38 U.S.C. 521A however, the USOC is authorized to award subgrants to applicable national, regional and community based entities. Therefore, entities that meet the criteria for Paralympic and/or adaptive sport entities that provide Paralympic and/or adaptive sport opportunities to disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces within the established criteria are eligible for subgrants.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Paralympics Integrated Adaptive Sports Program (USPIAS) is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) funding opportunity run in partnership with the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) to expand and strengthen adaptive sports opportunities for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The core idea is to use regular, structured sport and physical activity as a pathway to better lifelong health, stronger community reintegration, and sustained participation that can grow from entry level local programming all the way to higher level competitive and Paralympic sport. The program is positioned as a way to complement and enhance VA recreational therapy and related services by building durable partnerships among VA clinical sites and community, regional, and national adaptive sports organizations.
For FY 2013, the notice announces a total of $7,500,000 available under CFDA 64.034 (VA Assistance to United States Paralympic Integrated Adaptive Sports Program). While the overall earmark is designated to the USOC under federal law (including 38 U.S.C. 322, 521A, and 523 and P.L. 110-389), the USOC is authorized to make subgrants to qualified organizations that deliver programming on the ground. The project period for awards under this announcement is up to one year, anticipated to run from October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. Matching funds, maintenance of effort requirements, and statutory formulas do not apply, meaning applicants are not required to provide a cost share as a condition of funding.
Eligible subgrant applicants include Paralympic Sport Clubs, colleges and universities, parks and recreation agencies, Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), and community-based nonprofit organizations, along with a range of state, local, and tribal government entities and educational institutions as listed in the opportunity. A key limitation is that federal agencies themselves cannot receive USPIAS grant funds, but they are encouraged to collaborate with eligible community organizations or VSOs to build programs that serve disabled Veterans and service members. To be competitive and even considered responsive, an applicant must clearly serve disabled Veterans and/or disabled service members, deliver programming that is regular and ongoing over weeks or months (not just a one-time event, unless that event is explicitly a launch point for sustained programming), and design the project for long-term sustainability. Applications are also expected to define specific objectives and measurable outcomes tied to participation, outreach, skill development, community involvement, and similar indicators.
Programmatically, the grant supports the planning, development, management, and delivery of integrated adaptive sports programming. That can include instruction, participation, and competition opportunities; athlete assessments; sport-specific training techniques; and training and technical assistance for the professionals who make programs work (for example program administrators, coaches, recreational therapists, instructors, and other relevant staff). A major emphasis is building and demonstrating partnerships, especially with VA Medical Centers (VAMCs), VA satellite health units, and/or Warrior Transition Units (WTUs), alongside community partners and VSOs. The intent is not only to run activities, but to anchor them within referral networks and support systems that help Veterans and service members discover programs, enroll, progress, and continue participating after the grant year ends.
The application package is narrative-heavy and is expected to read like a practical operating plan. Applicants must provide an organization overview and background, including mission, strategic goals, what the organization has done over the last five years, and prior experience serving disabled Veterans or service members. The proposal must then lay out program details: the sports to be offered (including Paralympic sports where relevant), the needs being addressed, clear goals and measurable objectives, target participant demographics and realistic participation estimates, a timeline with milestones, locations and logistics, staffing and qualifications, and the collaborating partners involved. Applicants must also describe how they will build awareness and participation through outreach, community engagement, and promotional or media strategies.
Budgeting is structured around specific cost categories and requires both a budget table and a budget narrative that matches the numbers and explains each cost. Allowable categories include personnel (coaches and other direct program delivery staff), travel (transportation, lodging, per diem), operations (facility rentals and fees and similar supports), equipment (nonexpendable items valued at $5,000 or more per unit), supplies/other (consumable items or nonexpendable items under $5,000 per unit), and administrative costs tied to managing and reporting on the grant. Administrative costs are capped for subgrant recipients: administrative expenses cannot exceed 10 percent of the total award. The USOC retains discretion to judge whether costs are reasonable and can negotiate, reduce, or alter budget items if needed.
Applications go through a two-step review approach: first a responsiveness screening by the USOC to confirm eligibility, completeness, and on-time submission, and then a competitive review by qualified internal and/or external peer reviewers. Reviewers score proposals on factors such as the likelihood the program will reach disabled Veterans and service members, the strength of partnerships (including relationships with VA facilities or WTUs), whether Paralympic sports are included, the quality and measurability of goals and outcomes, the capability of staffing and infrastructure, the likelihood of continuation beyond the grant, and whether costs align with deliverables. Being a recognized Paralympic Sport Club is also one of the stated review considerations. Peer review ratings are advisory, and final award decisions incorporate additional considerations like underserved populations, geographic diversity, sport diversity, strategic priorities, past performance, and available funds. The VA maintains final approval authority for awards, with final approvals typically made by the Office of the Secretary for VA.
Post-award, grantees must meet ongoing accountability requirements, including quarterly and annual financial and performance reporting. Recipients must track and submit data that demonstrate results, and they must provide a start-up plan outlining tasks, outcomes, budgets, and timelines, with quarterly reports used to assess compliance with that plan. The USOC must also submit an annual report to the Secretary of VA within 60 days after the fiscal year ends, describing how funds were used, how many Veterans participated, participant demographics, and administrative expenses. Transparency and compliance obligations also apply: for subawards of $25,000 or more, information must be provided to support Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting, including (in certain cases) the names and total compensation of the five most highly compensated executives. Audit requirements follow OMB Circular A-133 thresholds: entities expending $500,000 or more in federal awards during the year generally require a single or program-specific audit. Record retention requirements extend at least three years after the grant period ends, and any material changes to approved activities or budgets must be requested in writing and approved through the USOC (with VA oversight) before implementation.
Operationally, applications in 2013 were submitted through U.S. Paralympics at the USOC, with the closing date projected for July 2013 (with the notice listing July 31, 2013 as the closing date). The grant’s main points of contact for submission logistics were Tim Willis and Kristen Hudson at the USOC in Colorado Springs, and the VA program contact listed was Michael F. Welch, Paralympic Program Specialist, Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events (NVSPSE). Overall, the opportunity is designed for organizations that can show credible experience in adaptive sports, strong partnerships with VA-connected referral and support networks, and the ability to run sustainable, measurable programs that keep disabled Veterans and service members active in their home communities well beyond a single event or season.
FAQs: U.S. Paralympics Integrated Adaptive Sports Program (USPIAS) Subgrants (FY 2013)
1) What is the USPIAS funding opportunity?
The U.S. Paralympics Integrated Adaptive Sports Program (USPIAS) is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) funding opportunity run in partnership with the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) to expand and strengthen adaptive sports opportunities for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The program emphasizes regular, structured sport and physical activity as a pathway to lifelong health, community reintegration, and sustained participation, from entry-level local programs through higher-level competitive and Paralympic sport.
2) What is the program trying to achieve?
The program is designed to increase access to ongoing adaptive sports and physical activity, strengthen community and clinical referral networks (especially through VA facilities), and support long-term participation that continues beyond a single grant year. It is positioned to complement and enhance VA recreational therapy and related services by building durable partnerships among VA clinical sites and community, regional, and national adaptive sports organizations.
3) Who is funding the program and who makes the subgrants?
VA is the federal funding source, and the overall earmark is designated to the USOC under federal law. The USOC is authorized to make subgrants to qualified organizations that deliver integrated adaptive sports programming.
4) What is the CFDA number and total funding amount for FY 2013?
For FY 2013, the notice announces a total of $7,500,000 available under CFDA 64.034 (VA Assistance to United States Paralympic Integrated Adaptive Sports Program).
5) What is the project period for awards under this announcement?
The project period is up to one year, anticipated to run from October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014.
6) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Matching funds, maintenance of effort requirements, and statutory formulas do not apply under this announcement, meaning applicants are not required to provide a cost share as a condition of funding.
7) Who is eligible to apply for a USPIAS subgrant?
Eligible subgrant applicants include Paralympic Sport Clubs, colleges and universities, parks and recreation agencies, Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), and community-based nonprofit organizations, along with various state, local, and tribal government entities and educational institutions as described in the opportunity.
8) Can a federal agency apply directly for USPIAS funds?
No. Federal agencies cannot receive USPIAS grant funds. However, they are encouraged to collaborate with eligible community organizations or VSOs to build programs that serve disabled Veterans and service members.
9) Who must the program serve to be considered responsive and competitive?
To be considered responsive, an applicant must clearly serve disabled Veterans and/or disabled service members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
10) Does the program have to be ongoing, or can it be a one-time event?
The opportunity emphasizes regular and ongoing programming delivered over weeks or months. One-time events are generally not sufficient unless the event is explicitly a launch point for sustained programming.
11) Does the proposal need to address sustainability after the grant year?
Yes. Projects are expected to be designed for long-term sustainability, with an emphasis on continued participation and program continuation beyond the grant period.
12) What kinds of activities and services can USPIAS funds support?
The grant supports the planning, development, management, and delivery of integrated adaptive sports programming. This includes instruction, participation, and competition opportunities; athlete assessments; sport-specific training techniques; and training and technical assistance for professionals such as program administrators, coaches, recreational therapists, instructors, and other relevant staff.
13) Are Paralympic sports required?
The notice indicates that inclusion of Paralympic sports is a review consideration, and proposals are expected to describe the sports to be offered, including Paralympic sports where relevant.
14) How important are partnerships with VA facilities or military transition units?
Partnerships are a major emphasis. Strong collaboration with VA Medical Centers (VAMCs), VA satellite health units, and/or Warrior Transition Units (WTUs), alongside community partners and VSOs, is specifically highlighted as important to building referral networks and support systems that connect participants to ongoing programming.
15) What should the application narrative include?
The application package is described as narrative-heavy and should read like a practical operating plan. It must include an organization overview and background (mission, strategic goals, what the organization has done over the last five years, and prior experience serving disabled Veterans or service members), plus detailed program design elements such as sports offered, needs addressed, goals and measurable objectives, target demographics and realistic participation estimates, timeline and milestones, locations and logistics, staffing and qualifications, collaborating partners, and outreach/community engagement strategies.
16) What outcomes or performance measures are expected in the proposal?
Applications are expected to define specific objectives and measurable outcomes tied to participation, outreach, skill development, community involvement, and similar indicators. Post-award reporting also requires tracking and submitting data demonstrating results.
17) What budget documents are required?
Applicants must submit both a budget table and a budget narrative. The narrative should match the numbers in the table and explain each cost.
18) What cost categories are described as allowable?
Allowable categories include personnel (such as coaches and direct program delivery staff), travel (transportation, lodging, per diem), operations (facility rentals/fees and similar supports), equipment (nonexpendable items valued at $5,000 or more per unit), supplies/other (consumable items or nonexpendable items under $5,000 per unit), and administrative costs tied to managing and reporting on the grant.
19) Is there a cap on administrative costs?
Yes. For subgrant recipients, administrative expenses cannot exceed 10 percent of the total award.
20) Can the USOC change or negotiate the proposed budget?
Yes. The USOC retains discretion to judge whether proposed costs are reasonable and can negotiate, reduce, or alter budget items if needed.
21) How does the review process work?
Applications go through a two-step process: (1) a responsiveness screening by the USOC to confirm eligibility, completeness, and on-time submission; and (2) a competitive review by qualified internal and/or external peer reviewers.
22) What factors are used to score or evaluate proposals?
Reviewers score proposals based on factors such as the likelihood the program will reach disabled Veterans and service members, the strength of partnerships (including relationships with VA facilities or WTUs), whether Paralympic sports are included, the quality and measurability of goals and outcomes, staffing and infrastructure capability, likelihood of continuation beyond the grant, and whether costs align with deliverables. Being a recognized Paralympic Sport Club is also listed as a review consideration.
23) Are peer review scores the final decision?
No. Peer review ratings are advisory. Final award decisions also consider factors such as underserved populations, geographic diversity, sport diversity, strategic priorities, past performance, and available funds.
24) Who has final approval authority for awards?
The VA maintains final approval authority, with final approvals typically made by the Office of the Secretary for VA.
25) What reporting is required after an award is made?
Grantees must meet quarterly and annual financial and performance reporting requirements. Recipients must track and submit data demonstrating results and provide a start-up plan outlining tasks, outcomes, budgets, and timelines, with quarterly reports used to assess compliance with that plan.
26) What is the start-up plan and how is it used?
The start-up plan outlines tasks, outcomes, budgets, and timelines for the funded project. Quarterly reports are used to assess compliance with the start-up plan.
27) Are there transparency requirements for subawards of $25,000 or more?
Yes. For subawards of $25,000 or more, information must be provided to support Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting, including (in certain cases) the names and total compensation of the five most highly compensated executives.
28) Are audits required?
Audit requirements follow OMB Circular A-133 thresholds. Entities expending $500,000 or more in federal awards during the year generally require a single or program-specific audit.
29) How long must records be retained?
Record retention requirements extend at least three years after the grant period ends.
30) What if a recipient needs to change activities or revise the budget after approval?
Any material changes to approved activities or budgets must be requested in writing and approved through the USOC (with VA oversight) before implementation.
31) When were applications due for the FY 2013 cycle referenced in this notice?
The closing date was projected for July 2013, with the notice listing July 31, 2013 as the closing date.
32) Where were applications submitted for the 2013 cycle?
Operationally, applications in 2013 were submitted through U.S. Paralympics at the USOC.
33) Who are the main points of contact listed for submission logistics and program questions?
The grant points of contact for submission logistics were Tim Willis and Kristen Hudson at the USOC in Colorado Springs. The VA program contact listed was Michael F. Welch, Paralympic Program Specialist, Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events (NVSPSE).
34) What makes an application more competitive based on the notice?
Competitive applications clearly serve disabled Veterans and/or disabled service members, provide regular and ongoing programming (not just a one-time event), present measurable goals and outcomes, demonstrate strong partnerships (especially with VA-connected facilities or WTUs), show capable staffing and infrastructure, include an approach that can continue beyond the grant year, and present a reasonable budget aligned to deliverables. Recognition as a Paralympic Sport Club is also a stated consideration.
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