Opportunity Information: Apply for VA EQUINE 22
The Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Assisted Therapy) opportunity, listed under Funding Opportunity Number VA EQUINE 22, is a discretionary grant program run through the National Veterans Sports Programs under CFDA 64.034. Its purpose is to fund qualified organizations that can plan, build, operate, and sustain adaptive sports programming for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces who have disabilities. In this particular notice, the emphasis is specifically on equine-assisted therapy as an adaptive sports-related service, with a target population of Veterans and service members whose disabilities are connected to mental health concerns. In other words, this funding stream is meant for proposals that use equine activities as a structured therapeutic and adaptive program model, rather than for general adaptive sports programming that does not involve equine therapy.
The program is framed broadly around what the VA considers "adaptive sports activities." That includes direct instruction, participation opportunities, and competitive experiences in adaptive sports, as well as the behind-the-scenes elements that make those experiences safe, scalable, and effective. The notice highlights support for training and technical assistance for the people who deliver or oversee services, such as program administrators, coaches, recreation therapists, instructors, and even VA employees or other relevant staff. It also allows for operational components that strengthen program quality and access, including athlete assessment, coordination and logistics, Paralympic classification-related activities where relevant, sport-specific training methods, development of local-level programming, purchase or provision of appropriate equipment and supplies, and program evaluation efforts that measure outcomes and improve delivery.
A central theme of the NOFO is capacity and fit: the VA is trying to ensure that resources go to adaptive sports entities that are well-positioned to meet the real-world needs and priorities of disabled Veterans and disabled service members. The eligibility language points to organizations that already have significant experience running large-scale adaptive sports programs for people with disabilities similar to those experienced by the Veteran and Armed Forces population. Importantly, applicants must be non-Federal entities, meaning the funding is intended for eligible organizations outside the Federal Government that can demonstrate the experience, infrastructure, and management capability to operate a program of meaningful scope.
Funding for this equine-assisted therapy-focused competition totals $1,500,000 available for awards under the notice. The published award ceiling is $750,000, which effectively signals that awards can be substantial and that the VA may fund multiple projects depending on the number and quality of proposals and how budgets are structured. The opportunity originally listed an application closing date of April 1, 2022, and it distinguishes itself from another related VA adaptive sports grant track by stating that proposals not focused on equine therapy should apply under a different announcement (VA-SPORTS-22). This makes the intent of the solicitation fairly clear: projects should be explicitly designed around equine-assisted therapy programming for the mental health-related needs of disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces, while still aligning with the broader adaptive sports grant mission of improving access, participation, training, and program quality.Apply for VA EQUINE 22
- The National Veterans Sports Programs in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Assisted Therapy)" 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 2022-01-31.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-04-01. (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 $750,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Assisted Therapy).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is VA EQUINE 22.
Which program or office runs this grant?
This is a discretionary grant program run through the National Veterans Sports Programs.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 64.034.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to fund qualified organizations that can plan, build, operate, and sustain adaptive sports programming for Veterans and members of the Armed Forces who have disabilities.
What is the specific focus of this notice?
This notice emphasizes equine-assisted therapy as an adaptive sports-related service, rather than general adaptive sports programming.
Who is the target population for this equine-assisted therapy funding?
The target population is disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces, with an emphasis on individuals whose disabilities are connected to mental health concerns.
Does this grant support adaptive sports programs that are not equine-based?
No. This funding stream is intended for proposals that use equine activities as a structured therapeutic and adaptive program model. Proposals not focused on equine therapy are directed to apply under a different announcement: VA-SPORTS-22.
How does the VA describe "adaptive sports activities" in this opportunity?
The notice frames adaptive sports activities broadly, including direct instruction, participation opportunities, and competitive experiences, along with supporting elements that make programming safe, scalable, and effective.
What kinds of capacity-building or workforce support can be included?
The notice highlights support for training and technical assistance for people who deliver or oversee services, including program administrators, coaches, recreation therapists, instructors, and even VA employees or other relevant staff.
What operational or program-strengthening activities are mentioned as allowable components?
The notice allows operational components that strengthen program quality and access, including athlete assessment, coordination and logistics, Paralympic classification-related activities where relevant, sport-specific training methods, development of local-level programming, purchase or provision of appropriate equipment and supplies, and program evaluation to measure outcomes and improve delivery.
What does the NOFO emphasize about "fit" and organizational readiness?
A central theme is capacity and fit. The VA is aiming to direct resources to entities that are well-positioned to meet the real-world needs and priorities of disabled Veterans and disabled service members.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be non-Federal entities. The eligibility language points to organizations with significant experience running large-scale adaptive sports programs for people with disabilities similar to those experienced by the Veteran and Armed Forces population.
Are Federal agencies eligible to apply?
No. The notice specifies that applicants must be non-Federal entities, meaning the funding is intended for eligible organizations outside the Federal Government.
How much total funding is available under this equine-assisted therapy competition?
Total funding available for awards under this notice is $1,500,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The published award ceiling is $750,000.
Does the award ceiling suggest multiple awards may be made?
Yes. With $1,500,000 total available and a $750,000 ceiling, the notice signals that awards can be substantial and that the VA may fund multiple projects depending on proposal quality and budget structure.
What was the application closing date listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity originally listed an application closing date of April 1, 2022.
What types of program outcomes does the notice encourage applicants to measure?
The notice explicitly mentions program evaluation efforts that measure outcomes and improve delivery of adaptive sports and equine-assisted therapy programming.
What is the difference between this opportunity and VA-SPORTS-22?
This opportunity (VA EQUINE 22) is specifically for proposals centered on equine-assisted therapy for the mental health-related needs of disabled Veterans and service members. Proposals that are not focused on equine therapy should apply under VA-SPORTS-22.
What overall mission should equine-assisted therapy proposals still align with?
Projects should be explicitly designed around equine-assisted therapy while aligning with the broader adaptive sports grant mission of improving access, participation, training, and program quality for disabled Veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces.
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