Grant for sports projects for veterans’ rehabilitation

Projects on veteran reintegration in Ukraine, aimed at modernizing sports complexes with the possibility of engaging in adaptive activities, may receive funding from a domestic grantor with support from the US Department of Veterans Affairs until August 31, 2026 (inclusive).

Such projects must be aimed at training Ukrainian rehabilitation specialists and expanding the regional adaptive sports network.

To learn more, we suggest familiarizing yourself with the information from specialists at Law Company “Prikhodko & Partners” below.

Who can apply for the veteran rehabilitation grant: participant requirements?

Participants in the grant can only be non-profit organizations registered in Ukraine (excluding occupied regions) or the USA.

Key criteria include:

• legal registration of the organization in the registry;
• confirmation by the organization of previous experience in this field;
• financial, logistical, and organizational capacity to implement the project;
• submission of only one application for one proposed veteran reintegration project;
• obtaining a unique identifier - UEI through the SAM.gov platform.

Important! Business cannot participate in the grant program. However, it can be engaged as a partner for implementing specific measures of the project for the rehabilitation of injured veterans through adaptive sports.

Which projects and applicants will receive funding priority?

In accordance with the grant program terms, preference is given to participants who can attract partners from the USA to the project, implementing their professional experience.

Moreover, the applicant will receive an advantage if their sports projects for veteran integration are aimed at:

• establishing cooperation with American organizations and universities in the field of adaptive sports and rehabilitation;
• implementing mentorship support models between Ukrainian and American experts in this field;
• training key specialists in the field of rehabilitation of veterans with injuries, in particular, the application of advanced methods, and proficiency in professional English.

Note! It is important that the project, for passing the initial grant competition, covers such areas as expanding existing sports programs, mental health support, adaptation of sports inventory, and necessary equipment.

Which sports projects will be funded and who should they be oriented towards?

The grant provides funds to applicants for creating effective veteran rehabilitation systems through sports. Therefore, the key task of participants is to propose a sports project that can expand access to adaptive sports in territorial communities.

The main target audience (for professional development and involvement) is rehabilitation specialists, coaches, sports administrators, and teachers of sports disciplines.

Main project requirements:

• thematically cover the areas of activity mentioned above;
• provide for offline participation of veterans in adaptive events;
• combine support for physical and mental health;
• not exceed 18 months in implementation duration.

Which expenses will the grant for veteran rehabilitation sports projects not cover?

What needs to be done to receive the veteran rehabilitation grant?

To participate, it is necessary to prepare a full package of documents consisting of:

• filled standardized forms (SF-424 and SF-424A);
• a grant proposal in free form (no more than 15 pages);
• a detailed budget (write out expenses by category: Personnel (salary), Fringe benefits (taxes), Travel, Equipment, Supplies, and Consultants).

How much money can be received in total?

Financial support is provided within the budget of up to $150,000 (approximately 6,600,000 UAH). At the same time, the requested amount cannot be less than $30,000.

And most importantly - only one project from one non-profit organization can receive funding.

Conclusions

Summing up, the specified grant program is designed to provide support for those organizations whose target audience is veterans in need of physical and psychological rehabilitation.

Projects for training specialists, primarily in cooperation with American partners, are welcomed. The main criterion for participation is previous confirmed experience, non-profit status of the organization, and submission of a budget for permitted expense areas.

Taking into account the experience and qualifications, specialists of Law Company “Prikhodko & Partners” can help you with full support for submitting the application.

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