The 2026 USA Swimming Foundation Learn-to-Swim Grant applications for lesson providers are now open through November 15, 2025.

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 2025, the USA Swimming Foundation awarded $865,000 to 114 youth and adult providers across 34 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 2026 Youth Learn-to-Swim Grant, applicants must be an approved USA Swimming swim lesson provider in good standing, 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 2026 USA Swimming Foundation Youth Learn-to-Swim Grant FAQ is available here.

Adult Grant Program
To be considered for the 2026 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 2026 USA Swimming Foundation Adult Learn-to-Swim Grant FAQ is available here.

View the 2025 awarded providers here. Learn more about Youth Learn-to-Swim here and Adult Learn-to-Swim here.