Usa Swimming Foundation

Adult Learn-to-Swim Grants

Who can apply: Open to swim instructors, facilities, and programs seeking to help adults become safer around water. Grant recipients must register as a U.S. Masters Swimming club or workout group when accepting the award.

Deadline: Applications generally open in early September and close November 15 at 11:59 p.m. MT; awards are announced during the first quarter of the following year.

Community Impact Grants

Administered by Usa Swimming

Who can apply: USA Swimming Year-Round member clubs may apply. Applicants must be currently registered USA Swimming year-round club members in Good Standing and intend to renew membership for the grant year.

Deadline: Applications run from early September to mid-November; awards are announced during the first quarter of the subsequent year.

Learn-to-Swim Grant Program

Who can apply: Applicants must be approved providers within the USA Swimming Swim Lesson Provider Network before November 15. Funds may support free or reduced-cost lessons and transportation to and from lesson locations.

Deadline: Applications generally open in early September and close November 15 at 11:59 p.m. MT; awards are announced during the first quarter of the following year.

HBCU Grants

Who can apply: HBCUs interested in starting youth water-safety lessons, HBCUs with existing university-based clubs, and HBCUs interested in starting university-based swim clubs may apply.

Deadline: Applications generally run from early September through November 15; awards are announced during the first quarter of the following year.

Community Impact Grants

Who can apply: Eligible applicants are currently registered USA Swimming year-round club members in good standing that intend to renew membership for the grant year. Clubs should be committed to connecting, collaborating, and providing equitable experiences through competitive swimming.

Deadline: Applications generally run from early September through November 15; awards are announced during the first quarter of the following year.