VA Updates Adaptive Sports Grant Forms
Published Date: 7/1/2026
Notice
Summary
The VA is updating its Adaptive Sports Grant Application to better support disabled veterans and service members who want to enjoy adaptive sports. More people are expected to apply, so the VA is asking for public feedback by July 31, 2026. This update helps make sure grant money is used wisely and reaches the right programs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Adaptive Sports Grants for Disabled Veterans
The VA will collect application information to evaluate and score grant proposals that fund adaptive sports opportunities for disabled veterans and members of the Armed Forces. The collection (OMB Control No. 2900-0820) is intended to confirm grantee eligibility and ensure grant funds are used appropriately to provide adaptive sports programs.
Application Burden on Nonprofit Applicants
Private-sector nonprofit organizations applying for VA adaptive sports grants are required to submit the updated VA Form 10096; the VA estimates 250 respondents annually, an average burden of 20 minutes per respondent, and a total estimated annual burden of 83 hours. The notice also states there is an increase in the estimated number of annual respondents and burden hours since the last PRA clearance.
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