USA Swimming Foundation Opens 2025 Learn-to-Swim Grant Applications
The 2025 USA Swimming Foundation Learn-to-Swim Grant applications for lesson providers are now open through December 15, 2024.
The USA Swimming Foundation, the philanthropic arm of USA Swimming, and U.S. Masters Swimming, has awarded grants since 2007 to help fund youth learn-to-swim programs across the county and together with U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) expanded in 2021 to include funding for adult learn-to-swim programs. In 2024, the USA Swimming Foundation awarded $830,000 to 162 youth and adult providers across 40 states, adding to its historic total of over $8 million in funding. These 2024 funds impacted an estimated 12,000 children and 2,500 adults nationwide. Funding is available for programs directly benefiting children and adults who would not otherwise have the opportunity to learn to swim.
“Learning how to swim is a critically important life skill, and we are proud to support equitable funding opportunities to alleviate barriers to entry,” USA Swimming Foundation Executive Director Elaine Calip said. “A special thank you to our lesson providers who continue to impact individuals and families every year with instruction and opportunity.”
Youth Grant Program
To be considered for the 2025 Youth Learn-to-Swim Grant, applicants must be an approved USA Swimming swim lesson provider in good standing before December 1, 2024, provide a program narrative within the grant application, and present a W-9 and proof of General Liability Insurance. Learn about the requirements and apply for the swim lesson provider network here. The 2025 USA Swimming Foundation Youth Learn-to-Swim Grant Guidelines are available here.
To help programs apply for Youth Learn-to-Swim grants, the USA Swimming Foundation is providing an educational webinar recording. To access the recording, please click here.
Adult Grant Program
To be considered for the 2025 Adult Learn-to-Swim Grant, applicants must register as a USMS club or workout group, provide opportunities for eligible adults to participate in USMS programs upon readiness, provide a program narrative within the grant application, and present a W-9 and proof of General Liability Insurance. The 2025 USA Swimming Foundation Adult Learn-to-Swim Grant Guidelines are available here.
To help programs apply for Adult Learn-to-Swim grants, the USA Swimming Foundation is providing an educational webinar recording. To access the recording, please click here.