Opportunity Information: Apply for VA ASG 2019 01
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its National Veterans Sports Programs office, offers the Adaptive Sports Grant (ASG) Program under the opportunity titled "Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces" (Funding Opportunity Number: VA ASG 2019 01; CFDA 64.034). This is a discretionary grant opportunity intended to support organizations that can plan, build, run, and sustain adaptive sports programs specifically serving disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. The central aim is practical and service-driven: expand access to adaptive sports so more eligible participants can train, participate, and compete in sports that are adapted to different disabilities and functional needs.
The grant is designed to fund a wide range of adaptive sports activities and the operational pieces that make those activities work. The VA defines adaptive sports activities broadly, covering direct sport instruction, organized participation, and competitive opportunities. It also supports the behind-the-scenes capacity that programs need, such as training and technical assistance for staff and partners including program administrators, coaches, recreation therapists, instructors, VA employees, and other relevant personnel. In addition, the program recognizes that quality adaptive sports services often require specialized infrastructure and expertise, so allowable program elements include coordination efforts, Paralympic classification support for athletes, athlete assessments, sport-specific training techniques, local program development, sports equipment and supplies, and program evaluation. In other words, the grant is not limited to paying for events; it can also fund the professionalization and scaling of adaptive sports services, from assessments and classification to equipment purchasing and measurement of outcomes.
A major emphasis in the VA's stated funding priorities is directing resources to organizations with strong demonstrated capability to meet the needs of disabled Veterans and disabled service members in line with the ASG Program goals and objectives. Alongside capability, geography matters: the VA signals a clear intention to strengthen adaptive sports opportunities in regions where it has identified limited existing options for the target population. Practically, this means applicants that can show they serve underserved areas, fill gaps in access, or can expand programming where adaptive sports offerings are scarce may align well with the VA's stated priorities, especially if they can also demonstrate readiness, experience, partnerships, staffing, and a credible plan for implementation.
Eligibility is intentionally broad and includes many types of entities that could plausibly operate adaptive sports programming at scale or in a community setting. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments as well as other tribal organizations; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories); for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses); and small businesses. The opportunity listing also notes an "Others" category, with additional eligibility details referenced in the full Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), indicating that some additional applicants may qualify depending on the VA's specific definitions and requirements.
In terms of scale and timing, the listed award ceiling is $500,000, with an expected 95 awards, indicating the VA anticipated distributing funding across a sizable number of recipients rather than concentrating all resources in a small set of large grants. The opportunity was created on March 2, 2018, and the original closing date for applications was May 2, 2018. Further details and requirements are referenced as being available in the NOFA itself and on the VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program webpage, which would typically include specifics on application contents, selection criteria, reporting obligations, allowable and unallowable costs, and any required documentation demonstrating organizational capability and program impact.Apply for VA ASG 2019 01
- The Department of Veterans Affairs, 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 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 Mar 02, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 02, 2018. (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 95 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, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Adaptive Sports Grant (ASG) Program FAQs (VA ASG 2019 01; CFDA 64.034)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Adaptive Sports Grant (ASG) Program, administered through the VA National Veterans Sports Programs office. The funding opportunity is titled "Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces" (Funding Opportunity Number: VA ASG 2019 01; CFDA 64.034). It is a discretionary grant intended to support organizations that can plan, build, run, and sustain adaptive sports programs serving disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces.
2) What is the main purpose of the ASG Program?
The central goal is to expand access to adaptive sports so more eligible participants can train, participate, and compete in sports adapted to different disabilities and functional needs. The program is practical and service-driven, emphasizing real increases in opportunities and access for the target population.
3) Who is the grant intended to serve?
The program is specifically focused on disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. Supported programming should be designed around the needs of these participants, including disability- and function-appropriate adaptations.
4) What kinds of activities can the grant fund?
The VA defines adaptive sports activities broadly. Funding can support direct sport instruction, organized participation opportunities, and competitive opportunities in adaptive sports. The grant is not limited to paying for one-time events; it can also support the operational components that make adaptive sports programs effective and sustainable.
5) Does the grant support staff training or technical assistance?
Yes. Allowable program elements include training and technical assistance for staff and partners. Examples of personnel mentioned include program administrators, coaches, recreation therapists, instructors, VA employees, and other relevant personnel involved in adaptive sports programming.
6) Can the grant be used for program coordination and building local capacity?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly recognizes the need for coordination and capacity-building. Allowable elements include coordination efforts and local program development, supporting the broader infrastructure needed to deliver adaptive sports services.
7) Is athlete assessment or classification supported?
Yes. Allowable elements include athlete assessments as well as Paralympic classification support for athletes. This reflects the VA's intent to support quality services that may require specialized expertise.
8) Can the grant pay for sport-specific training techniques and coaching approaches?
Yes. Sport-specific training techniques are included among the allowable program elements, consistent with the program's emphasis on helping participants train, participate, and compete in adaptive sports.
9) Are sports equipment and supplies an allowable use of funds?
Yes. The description lists sports equipment and supplies as allowable program elements, recognizing that adaptive sports often require specialized equipment to meet participants' functional needs.
10) Does the VA expect programs to measure outcomes or evaluate performance?
Yes. Program evaluation is specifically mentioned as an allowable element. This suggests the VA anticipates recipients will assess and document program performance and impact, with details typically spelled out in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
11) What are the VA's stated funding priorities for this opportunity?
The VA emphasizes directing resources to organizations with strong demonstrated capability to meet the needs of disabled Veterans and disabled service members in line with ASG Program goals and objectives. The VA also signals a geographic priority: strengthening adaptive sports opportunities in regions where the VA has identified limited existing options.
12) How does geography factor into competitiveness?
The VA indicates an intention to strengthen opportunities in areas with limited adaptive sports options for the target population. Applicants that can show they serve underserved regions, fill access gaps, or can expand programming where offerings are scarce may align more closely with stated priorities, especially when combined with demonstrated organizational readiness and capability.
13) What does "demonstrated capability" mean in this context?
Based on the information provided, the VA places weight on an organization's ability to meet target population needs and to deliver programs aligned with ASG goals and objectives. The description points to factors such as readiness, experience, partnerships, staffing, and a credible implementation plan as relevant signals of capability, with the NOFA typically providing the formal criteria and documentation requirements.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many entity types that could operate adaptive sports programming. 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Public housing authorities
- Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in this nonprofit category)
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in this nonprofit category)
- For-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
15) What does the "Others" eligibility category mean?
The listing notes an "Others" category and indicates additional eligibility details are referenced in the full Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). This suggests there may be additional applicant types or special eligibility conditions defined by the VA that are not fully described in the summary information provided.
16) What is the maximum award amount?
The listed award ceiling is $500,000.
17) How many awards were expected?
The opportunity indicated an expected 95 awards. This implies the VA anticipated distributing funding across many recipients rather than concentrating awards in a small number of large grants.
18) Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant.
19) What are the key dates provided for this opportunity?
The opportunity was created on March 2, 2018. The original closing date for applications was May 2, 2018.
20) Where are the official requirements and application details located?
The summary states that further details and requirements are available in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and on the VA Adaptive Sports Grant Program webpage. These sources typically contain specifics such as application contents, selection criteria, reporting obligations, allowable and unallowable costs, and required documentation supporting organizational capability and program impact.
21) Does the grant only support competitions or events?
No. While competitive opportunities are included, the grant also supports the operational and capacity-building components that enable sustained adaptive sports services. Examples provided include assessments, classification support, training and technical assistance, coordination, equipment and supplies, local program development, and program evaluation.
22) What kinds of personnel are referenced as relevant to program delivery?
The description references program administrators, coaches, recreation therapists, instructors, VA employees, and other relevant personnel. This highlights that the program supports both direct service delivery and the professional support structure behind it.
23) What should an applicant emphasize to align with the VA's goals (based on the summary provided)?
Based on the stated priorities, applicants may want to focus on (1) a clear plan to expand access for disabled Veterans and disabled service members, (2) evidence of demonstrated capability to deliver adaptive sports programming aligned with ASG goals and objectives, and (3) a geographic or access rationale showing they address areas with limited existing adaptive sports opportunities. The NOFA would define the formal expectations and evaluation criteria.
24) What is CFDA 64.034 and why is it included?
CFDA 64.034 is the program assistance listing identifier provided for this opportunity. It helps applicants and stakeholders reference the specific federal assistance program associated with the Adaptive Sports Grant Program.
25) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number provided is VA ASG 2019 01.
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