The 2024 USA Swimming Foundation Learn-to-Swim Grant applications for lesson providers are now open through December 15, 2023.

The USA Swimming Foundation, the philanthropic arm of USA Swimming, has awarded grants since 2007 to help fund youth learn-to-swim programs across the county and recently expanded to include funding for adult learn-to-swim programs. In 2023, the USA Swimming Foundation awarded over $800,000 to 125 youth and adult providers across 33 states, adding to its total of over $7 million in funding. Funding is made available for programs directly benefiting children and adults who would not otherwise have the opportunity to learn to swim.

Youth Grant Program
To be considered for the 2024 Youth Learn-to-Swim Grant, applicants must be an approved USA Swimming swim lesson provider in good standing before December 1, 2023, and provide a detailed project budget and program narrative within the grant application. Learn about the requirements for the swim lesson provider network here. The 2024 USA Swimming Foundation Youth Learn-to-Swim Grant Guidelines are available here.

The USA Swimming Foundation will host a Youth Learn-to-Swim Grant application webinar on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. ET. Programs interested in attending can register here and can access a recording here.   

Adult Grant Program
To be considered for the 2024 Adult Learn-to-Swim Grant, applicants must register as a U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) club or workout group, provide opportunities for eligible adults to participate in USMS programs, and present a detailed project budget and program narrative within the grant application. The 2024 USA Swimming Foundation Adult Learn-to-Swim Grant Guidelines are available here.

The USA Swimming Foundation will host an Adult Learn-to-Swim Grant application webinar on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. ET. Programs interested in attending can register here and can access a recording here.

View the 2023 awarded providers here. Learn more about both Youth and Adult Learn-to-Swim Grants here.