Operation Rebound – Frontline to Finish line:

CAF’s Operation Rebound® program strengthens the mental and physical well-being of members of the U.S. armed forces, active military personnel, as well as U.S. law enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics with permanent physical injuries, by providing them opportunities to use sports and fitness to re-integrate into our communities and by empowering them through sports.

Through Operation Rebound specific grant requests and sport clinics, CAF is there to support our service members from Frontline to Finish line.

• Open to active duty, veterans of all eras, and first responders.
• Individual grants fund adaptive sports equipment, training, and competition expenses across all 50 states and over 100 different sports.
• Grantees can participate in any adaptive sport or recreational activity at the time and place of their choosing.
• Adaptive sport clinics provide opportunities to learn, push the limits, and connect with a powerful and supportive community.
• Focus on integrating athletes into sporting activities that include athletes with and without physical disabilities.

CAF’s 2023 Grant Distribution included 434 grants valued at $657,000 for Operation Rebound athletes.  Over 50% were first time grant recipients and 46 were Purple Heart recipients.

Eligibility

Challenged Athletes who are honorably discharged members of the U.S. armed forces, active military personnel, as well as U.S. law enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics are eligible to apply for the Operation Rebound grant. Proof of service and medical verification of disability is required.

 

Grant Request Options

Applicants may request one of the following grant types:
– Sports Expenses Grant
– Equipment Grant

 

Application Window

The Operation Rebound Grant Application is open year-round.

 

       

 

 

 

Operation Rebound Program Overview

 

Meet Operation Rebound athlete U.S Army Maj. Anthony Smith

 

Program Sponsors