Usa Swimming

Adult Learn-to-Swim Grants

Who can apply: Open to swim instructors, facilities, and programs seeking to help adults improve swimming skills and reduce adult drowning risk. Grant recipients must register as a U.S. Masters Swimming club or workout group when accepting the award.

Deadline: Applications generally close November 15 at 11:59 p.m. MT; awards are announced during the first quarter of the subsequent year.

Community Impact Grants

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.

USA Swimming Foundation Historically Black Colleges and Universities 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 run from early September to mid-November; awards are announced during the first quarter of the subsequent year.

Learn-to-Swim Grant

Who can apply: Applicants must be approved providers within the Swim Lesson Provider Network prior to November 15. The grant supports existing programming serving children who otherwise would not participate in swimming lessons.

Deadline: Applications run from early September to mid-November; awards are announced during the first quarter of the subsequent year. Swim Lesson Provider Network approval is required prior to November 15.

Community Impact Grants

Administered by Usa Swimming Foundation

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.