November 11, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas – November 11, 2025 – The Hanger Foundation today announced it has awarded $150,000 in Empowerment Grants for the 2026 funding cycle to 36 non-profit organizations focused on providing programs and support to military veterans across the country.
These grants are part of the Foundation’s commitment to supporting veterans with limb loss, limb difference, or other mobility challenges to live life to its fullest.
“Since its founding, the Hanger Foundation has proudly awarded grants to organizations dedicated to serving Veterans,” said Executive Director Rachel Kubicki. “Through our giving strategy, we’ve prioritized key areas within the orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) community where we can create meaningful, lasting change for individuals living with limb loss and limb difference. Supporting Veteran-focused organizations remains a cornerstone of our work.”
One of the organizations receiving funding this year is Catalyst Sports, which was founded when a team of disabled Veterans traveled to Wyoming and climbed the 13,775 ft Grand Teton in 2012.
“With the help of the Hanger Foundation, Catalyst Sports will reach more veterans with life-changing adaptive sports experiences,” said Executive Director Eric Gray. “Their support ensures that every veteran we reach has the chance to rediscover freedom and joy through movement and community.”
Congratulations to all of the 2026 Hanger Foundation Empowerment Grant Recipients:
Adventures in Training with A Purpose
Aquanauts Adaptive Aquatics, Inc.
BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center
California Aquatic Therapy & Wellness Center, Inc.
Cedar Creek Therapeutic Riding Center
Colorado Wheelchair Fencing Foundation (Dba) Denver Fencing Foundation
ExerciseAbilities, Inc. (dba EA Therapeutic Health)
Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Inc.
LS Warriors National Amputee Baseball Team, Inc.
Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation
Operation No Person Left Behind Outdoors, Inc
Paralyzed Veterans of America Wisconsin Chapter
PARASPORTS WHEELCHAIR SPORTS ORGANIZATION INC.
Snowbasin Adaptive Sports Education Foundation, dba Ogden Valley Adaptive Sports
Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports
Telluride Adaptive Sports Program
United States Adaptive Recreation Center
VIP NeuroRehabilitation Center
Wild Hearts Equine Therapeutic Center, Inc.
The application for grant funding will open in January. More information will be available on the website at http://www.hangerfoundation.org
About the Hanger Foundation
The mission of the Hanger Foundation is to empower people with physical challenges to live life as fully as possible. Since its first grant award to Angel City Games in May 2015, the Foundation has donated over $5 million to 205 non-profit organizations. To learn more about the grant process, previous grant recipients, and how you can get involved, visit http://www.hangerfoundation.org.
Contact:
Annie Myers
External Relations Manager
(210) 440-7380 or [email protected]