§ Federal grant opportunity · PDS-UKRAINE-FY26-02
Advancing Sports Diplomacy Through Adaptive Sports
Karyna Fomenko Grantor is accepting applications for Advancing Sports Diplomacy Through Adaptive Sports. The deadline is August 31, 2026 and the published award range is $30K – $150K.
Key facts
- Funder
- Karyna Fomenko Grantor
- Application deadline
- August 31, 2026
- Award range
- $30K – $150K
- Eligibility
- U.S. or Ukrainian not-for-profit organizations, including civil society/non-governmental organizations
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
- Opportunity number
- PDS-UKRAINE-FY26-02
Program overview
The U.S. Department of State's U.S. Embassy Kyiv announces an open competition to implement a program to build Ukraine’s capacity to support wounded veterans through adaptive sports by leveraging American leadership, innovation, and expertise in sport. Capitalizing on President Trump's announcement of the Decade of Sports (2024–2034) and the United States' role as host of global sporting events – including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games – this award harnesses the unifying power of American sport to advance rehabilitation, strengthen partnerships, and project American leadership. By strengthening institutional capacity to deliver long-term sports programs nationwide, the program will ultimately rehabilitate and reintegrate veterans living across Ukraine. Veterans will emerge with tools and networks needed to drive Ukraine's recovery solidifying the United States’ role as a leader in Ukraine. The successful program will deliver results through activities such as specialized athletic clinics, sports-focused English language programming, and/or adaptive sports tournaments. By demonstrating the benefits of American athletic models, the project will expand the reach of adaptive sports as a tool for rehabilitation and strengthen U.S.-Ukraine cooperation.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Karyna Fomenko Grantor.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before August 31, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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